_ 505 _ are greatly needed and even at this moment large ones, carrying four hundred men, namely, galleys, galliots and foists, are under sail. From that time on, the guazil said of him that Ormuz had had problems ever since his arrival there. He is an uncouth man who knows more than he needs to. Even if he has already been paid a lot and there is not much use or benefit in keeping him, we will have to do so. They say that if he were expelled from Ormuz they would attack us. Simão Botelho has heard many similar things here, as I believe he must have told Your Lordship. I mention many other people leaving here and ask Your Lordship's pardon for reminding you of this, but I do it because of the love that I have for you. I wish to see your time in this land prosper, without misfortune. I recognise that the love I have for you obliges me to do this, and it is because of this that my actions are condoned. I kiss Your Lordship's hands and ask Our Lord that He may increase your life and estate for many years. May He give you many great victories against all those who oppose your army. From Muscat, today, 22nd December. Rafael Lobo
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