_ 347 _ which must be as I want them. I have sent you commands as to the manner in which you are to deal with them, which I commend to you, which is as one must treat enemies. I order you to inform me at length about everything, and to take great and special care of the defence of this fortress and city, as I except confidently from your prudence and valour. You may be certain that if an emergency arises, which God forbid, the commands I have given to my Viceroy in those parts and the continuous care I have ordered him to observed will ensure that you will receive help from him very quickly, so that with Our Lord’s help it will be our enemies who suffer damage and loss, as it may please Him they will be every time they wish to attempt something. It must be strictly observed that there should be no trade or commerce between the fortress and Basra, as I have ordered, which is much in my interest and I order you expressly to see to this. You will send me information concerning the Sophy and the orders I have given in his regard, about which I await a massage from you. (For Dom Alvaro de Mendonça [sic.? Noronha], Captain of Ormuz).
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