_ 80 _ 1943. The word ‘grant’ is not used in the said firman as it should have been. This was because of the benefits he had received from His Highness, and because he was living under his protection and shelter and obedience to him, and for other reasons. Thus, the action was not perfectly expressed, especially in declaring that the residue of the revenues of the customs house, after paying the sums and expenses stated the firman, were to be handed over to the factors of the King of Portugal to be used as wages for the soldiers of this fortress. Things done relating to the service of the Kings of Portugal, from whose hand we who rule this kingdom hold it in independence on his favour and protection, should be clear and precise without any room for misunderstandings, which can easily arise. The Captain, Dom Pedro de Sousa, brought to my attention this error in the old firman, showing me that it was only a partial act and not a dull one. I realize that I am under a greater obligation to His Highness than were previous kings, since my father Mahmud Shah was raised on the throne on the death of Turun Shah but being old and infirm soon died, and on his death Captain Dom Pedro made me King, in the name of
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