The Portuguese in the Sea of Oman

_ 472 _ are few, and that they write to me in a friendly way in order to build the fortress as they wish. So now I have enemies three or four days' journey away, and you and I must not wait any longer but must defend the passage against them. If you and I join together on this river, please God this will all come to nothing, and with your help and encouragement we shall destroy them. It is essential that you send me aid, if you have not already done so, as I hope you have, since I sent the request by the factor who left here. Our Lord keep you in his protection.

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