_ 41 _ it was said there that some of our foists were in Socotra. This carrack had left there on 15th April, and when it left for here there was news that the same foists were in a port called [Babo]. I myself spoke to the men who came from there, and this is what they say. The fleet from there was in a bad state on account of the long period the ships has spent at sea. For this reason, and because the ships of the fleet were gathered together belatedly, and because those that had been dispersed were much damaged, it was very difficult to prepare them rapidly so that they were ready for whatever occurs and to do what you command. In eight days time, with the help of Our Lord, they will be at Agashi, and this in spite of many problems and arguments against it. They irony is that those who said these things to me said the contrary to you, and they are dying because it has happened to them in their own place and they will not be in yours. D. Jorge(A) is prepared for battle and very happy to serve you. (A) D. Jorge who went with the caturs to the relief of Diu. Took a courageous part in the lifting of the siege of Diu and subsequently distinguished himself at Broach. For this he was called D Jorge de Baroche.
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