_ 153 _ were almost on the point of leaving Basra if the merchandise were late in arriving there. On top of all this, there are many other reasons why it should not be done, but which I shall not mention. His Lordship should order the captain of Ormuz not to allow, under any circumstance, any goods or Portuguese to go there, and if there are any there, to order them to return immediately. This is my opinion. Done in Goa on 26th September 1547. Simão Botelho
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