_ 352 _ In the same year (1551) A letter was received from Diogo Botelho Perriera to D. Roderigo Lopo, Baron of Dalvito, on the 15th of July 1551, mentioning that the Turks took Qatif:(40) Senhor، Of some past troubles I certainly consider the worst thing about them, that of having to recount them, because when from so many sides they arrive, there comes at times much a great wind of tribulation that is experienced and so great a service is felt, and this Senhor, I say it of myself, for it seems that it is high time that there should be a cessation of those who sell fruit by shouting, “there comes again Diogo Botelho Pereira”, and each time with less honour and favour, but as I am so greatly attached to Your Worship that even to make me suffer more I would be glad to undergo it if by so doing. (40) Document no. and reference.
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