_ 90 _ the King and the one from the Captain. He was very well received and treated with respect by everyone in the land. I also showed him the provision with which Your Lordship honoured me. I was immediately given the position of Xabandar, in which I am now serving and I shall continue to serve in like manner. I shall work so that our Lord, the King, and Your Lordship are pleased with me. And I still mean what I said about going to kiss the hand and ageing face of His Highness, from whom I have received so much good and so many favours. I remind Your Lordship that, in accordance with the responsibilities pertaining to my position, I must keep you informed about what I learn. The spices, and contracts, which come to this city are free from duties because Your Lordship's confirmation does not figure on the back of ...make me realise ... considerably, the yield from this Customs House. Therefore, you should order that on account of the privileges, many other products pass through here without paying for which there is no remedy. Diogo Botelho Calado, former factor here, will give Your Lordship a full account. Item: Thanks be to God, there is no unfortunate information to relate about the land. I only remind you that the Turks are very close by, so this fortress must
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