came before her Palace He was Born with Arms so long as standing upright and holding them down they reach 't to his Knees on which the Astrologers concluded his coming to the Crown and the extent of his Dominions according to their Axiome Brachia usque ad genua extenta imperare desiderant aliquando imperant Some pretend without any force to the words to apply to him the Sybilla Cumea 's Prophecie in Virgils fourth Eglogue He began to Reign at 26. years Old 1495. and Fir'd with the high design of his Predecessours to Sail through the Ocean to the Indies he the next year concluded to send the great Vasco do Gama to try for them This year was spent in Councils and Preparations and in the following 1497. in the beginning of July an unseasonable time but that great Actions expect not Opportunities the Fleet consisting of three Ships and a Victualler after a solemn Procession of Prayers and Tears and general Benediction set Sail the first Land they came at was after five Moneths the Bay of Saint Helena lying in 32. degrees Southward On the 20th of December they doubled the Cape of Good Hope On Christmas day they pass'd by the Costa do Natal not arrived at before and so call'd from the time they came to it On Twelfth day they entred into a great River therefore call'd Rio dos Reys following on their Voyage they came to another great River 50. Leagues Northward of Sofala where the Natives freely and friendly Convers'd with the Fleet furnish'd them with fresh Provisions and told them that Eastward there were men of their Colour who Sail'd in such Ships whom they often saw pass by that Coast. On which Vasca do Gama call'd the place Rio dos bons Sinaes and set up a Pillar there call'd Saint Raphael with this good news and security the best Warrant they ever had of their Hope they came to Mocambique where they were at first well received by the Xeque after assaulted by his Permission and betray'd by his Pilot Palm-Sunday they came to Mombaza thence went for Melinde where they made Peace with that King and had from him a Pilot who carried them in 22. days cross that great Gulf of 700. Leagues which is betwixt this Coast of Africa and that of Malabar the first place he arrived at was Calecut the design of his Voyage and end of his Instructions having particular Letters and an Embassage for the Samorin i. e. Emperour who as Portugall was inform'd was the greatest Prince and Lord of all the Spices of those Parts Vasco da Gama had twice Audience of the Samorim setled the Trade with him and having plac'd five Pillars in his peculiar discovery of 1200. Leagues from West to East returned safe to Lisbone 23 August 1499. 10. The news Vasco da Gama brought from the Indies of the hopes to recompence so many pass'd difficulties by the propagation of the Gospel and the Spices and Iewels of the East encouraged the King to set out in the year 1500. a Fleet of thirteen Ships under the Command Pedralvarez Cabrall who meeting with a Storm at Capo Verde went out to Sea to make sure of doubling the Cape of Good Hope and after a Moneths Voyage came first to the other great Continent of America where from the solemn Planting of a Cross he named his new discovery Sancta Cruz but the common discourse of Interest prevailing against Devotion the profit of the Wood brought from thence call'd it Brasilia Pedralvarez setting out from Porto Seguro so call'd by him from the goodness of it lost by foul Weather four of his Ships in that great Ocean between Brazil and the Cape and after the extremities of a bad Voyage came but with six torn Ships to Sofala thence Sailing along the Coast got to Quiloa and Melinde where he took two Pilots with whom he cross'd over for India deliver'd his Letters to the Samorim Laded two Ships there the rest in Cochim and Cananor where he began Factories and from those two places brought Embassadours to settle a Peace and Trade arriving safely with them in Portugall After so great Discoveries the probability of a Trade and a Resolution to set out every year a Fleet for the Discovery and Commerce of India King Emanuel enlarged the Title of the Crown by Styling himself Lord of the Navigation Conquest and Commerce of Ethiopia Arabia Persia and India 11. In the year 1502. this now so great a King knowing Protection not to be less glorious then Conquest made Vasco da Gama Admiral of all the Seas in the East and sent him with twenty Sail to the Indies whereof five were as a setled Fleet to continue there to protect the new Factories and to go some Moneths in the year to the Mouth of the Red-Sea to hinder the Moors of Mecca from coming out who were the fiercest Enemies the Portuguese had and who most Laboured to hinder their progress in India for these getting into their hands the Trade of Spices the Moors who before furnished Christendome by the way of Cairo and Alexandria fore-saw the ill consequence of their loss This Voyage made Tributary the King of Quiloa placed new Factories revenged Injuries protected Allies and made the Portuguese so famous in the East as their coming thither was not in a few Kingdoms and Provinces taken for the Aera 12. The Acquisitions and Trade arrived to that height as in the year 1505. Dom Francisco d' Almeyda was sent thither with the Title of Vice-Roy the first so eminent Title given in these Parts with him went divers Gentlemen to serve there with the Obligation then begun and always continued to stay there three years in his Voyage he took Quiloa built a Fortress and left a Commander there burnt Mombaza built also a Fortress in Anchediva he sent his Son Dom Lorenzo to find out the Island Zeilan and the Maldives which he performed and to intercept the Moors who after the Portuguese coming into India and keeping a Fleet on the Coast of Malabar carried the Spices laded at Symatra a new way they had found out South of Zeilan and through the Islands whence to avoid the Coast of India they cross'd over the Gulf till they came to the Mouth of the Red-Sea or Persian Gulf Dom Lorenzo was afterwards Kill'd in a Sea-Fight which the Vice-Roy's Vengeance made dear to the Infidels 13. On Palm-Sunday in the year 1506. Tristaond ' Acunha parted from Lisbone with a Fleet of fourteen Sail and on it thirteen hundred Souldiers after a great Mortality caus'd by a Plague which hapned among the men the bad Air was observed to cease and the Sick and Infirm to recover in their crossing the Line in the Voyage they made Cape Saint Augustine in Brazil and crossing the great Ocean before they came to the Cape discovered the Island then named and yet called Tristaon d' Acuna One of the Ships parted from the rest by a Storm first put in at a
could so great was the Storm they could not get to her yet did Antonio Moniz Barretto put himself in a little Boat he by chance found on Shore and though those from the Land saw him a thousand times under water the Vessel being light and yielding to the Seas Liv'd in 'em at last he arriv'd made fast a Cabell to the Carvel and against every ones judgment with more fortune then reason tow'd her after him and concluding that only such a Vessel little and light could make her way through so great Seas on which the beating and shock of the VVaves would make a less impression he privately bought it of a Merchant and with some Mariners whom he paid what they ask't embark't on her There was casually standing on the shore Garcia Rodriguez de Tavora who seeing Antonio Moniz resolution desir'd him to take him with him Moniz excus'd it saying 't was not convenient he should have so eminent a Person for his Companion who would ecclipse him that only for himself he would have that danger without any other going in his Boat Garcia Rodriguez assur'd him he would every where confess 't was he who carry'd him and give it him under his hand so scrupulously in those times did they manage points of honour Antonio Moniz satisfy'd with that modesty permitted Garcia Rodriguez to come on Board Miguel de Arnide a Souldier of a Gigantick body and not less in Gallantry then Stature seeing them put out to Sea cry'd to 'em from the shore What Gentlemen do you go without me to Dio here 's no room for you answer'd one of them but the stout Souldier with his Cloaths on Leaping into the Sea with a Musquet in his mouth swom toward the Boat and Antonio Moniz seeing so great Bravery staid to take him in saying in one so good a Companion he carry'd a good Recruit to Dio. 124. Those Gentlemen were at Sea in so bad VVeather as all that day and night they Sail'd at the mercy of the VVinds the Boat with her Helm lach't and keeping no course obeying the Seas the VVaves sometimes drove 'em on shore at others made them lose what they had got they were with a Bonnet brought to their main Yard turning up and down as the Seas carry'd 'em which fill'd them so full of water as very hardly did they free her with Bucquets in that perplexity and danger past they the Night all worn out with their continual Labour by the darkness of the Night and closeness of the VVeather not knowing where they were The day broke but with little difference from the Night and they were still striving with the VVaves till about Evening they came in sight of the Fortress so Battered as for the ruins they hardly made it they came at last to an Anchor without the Sentinels taking notice of it on which they conjectur'd the Fortress was lost Antonio Moniz call'd so loud to 'em as being heard by those within they went with the news to the Commander in Chief here 't is said that the Sentinell asking who 's there a Souldier answered Garcia Rodriguez de Tavora which Antonio Moniz taking ill reply'd that he was the man came thither and if Garcia Rodriguez had not civilly and modestly tempered Antonio Monits just resentment the Jealousie though time and reason were above so slight Quarrels might have caus'd a greater Breach Dom Iohn Mascarenhas came to receive 'em and with embraces told 'em how much he valued their so seasonable Relief he ask't Antonio Moniz where Dom Alvaro de Castro was who in the Souldiers hearing answered him aloud Sir you have him here with sixty Sail in Madrefabat and with the first fair weather you 'l see his Streamers but between themselves he told him that after often putting to Sea being forc't back again he was yet at Bacaim but so impatient of his stay there that he would not wait for the time of year to come to his Relief this news was so entertain'd that the Souldiers with Dancing and Capering forgot their past Sufferings in their hopes of the Recruit at hand and those who had serv'd under Dom Alvaro upon their experience of his Gallantry warranted his coming in spight of the Seas and VVinds. 125. Dom Iohn Mascarenhas entertain'd his Guests on Saint Iohns and Saint Thomas's works where were the most ruins Courting them who had so well deserv'd from greater dangers with those pastimes of VVarr Our danger was not at that time less though less apprehended Antonio Monits sent back the Vessel he came in to his Cousin-german Luis de Mello de Mendoca who had begg'd it of him there went on her some maim'd Souldiers with Letters for Dom Alvaro de Castro from the Commander in chief in which he gave him an account of all had past telling him in short the straights we have before related The Boat came back to Bacaim to the great joy of those who saw her to hear the Fortress yet held out for the King though that was allay'd with the dreggs of so many being Kill'd of whom the most resented was Dom Fernando de Castro who left behind him in so green Years so ripe a Memory Dom Alvaro receiv'd it with the constancy of a Souldier comforting himself with having his Sword in his hand to revenge him and immediately that Evening commanded the Fleet to put to Sea with orders to go away directly for Dio and that no Ship should look after an other 126. Rumecaon in the interim seeing greater Execution done by Mines then Assaults and having heard by some Slaves who fled from the Fortress of our Famine and Danger of the grief ours were in for the miss of so many eminent Persons who were lost in the Mine and of the scarcity of Ammunition and Provision resolv'd to continue Mining which was done with less Danger and more Execution and in pursuance of the design commanded them to Sap at Saint Iames's work and that part of the Wall which runs about it All was done by crooked and cover'd Galleries to hide the design from us and secure the Work-men Dom Iohn Mascarenhas cautious and fore-warn'd arguing from the short truce of the Enemy that he was working in some other new Mine affraid too of Pecanha's work gave order for the Repairing it and the opening some place to Listen at by which he found they were working at that part of the Wall which the Enemy found so strong as to be proof against his Tools an extremity he with Fire and Vinegar overcame A proof the Enemies we had to do with in Asia wanted neither Courage or Discipline as some falsely write who to lessen our Victories take the Eastern Moors to be Raw and Barbarous that day they begun to destroy the Wall and presently Rumecaon commanded that 'twixt Saint Thomas's Work and the round Tower the Mine should be made which our men knowing Counter-mind and made up
and 1 2. of Southern Latitude From this most famous discovery of the Gold Coast he had according to the first rule of Sirnames by Patent from the King given him that of Da Mina and for his Arms in a field Argent three Moors heads with Gold Rings in their Ears and Nostrils and Chains of the same about their Necks In this King's time were discovered in the Sea the Islands of Saint Thomas of the Prince and of Anno Bon He went Anno 1458. in Person with a Fleet of 220. Ships and about 25000. Men and took Alcacer Leguer from the Moors In a second expedition got Anafe in a third Arzilla and Tangier 7. King John the Second took the Title of Lord of Guinney and Built on the Gold Coast the Fortress call'd Saint George of the Mine thereby to take Possession of the past and intended Discoveries and to lay the first Stone of a Church for the Conversion of the Pagans Diogo Cam by his Commission came in the year 1484. to the Kingdome and River of Congo where according to his Orders to raise Pillars of Stone in stead of Woodden Crosses used before in the most Eminent places of his Discoveries fixing to them an Escutcheon Royal and about it an Inscription in Latin and Portuguese declaring the King the Time and Person employed in the Discovery He set up a Pillar on the South-side of the River how much more Glorious then the Imaginary ones of Hercules which was therefore call'd Rio do Padraon i. e. the River of the Pillar the Discovery of the Kingdome of Congo was so considerable as Diogo Cam returned with the news to the King who in a little time fitted him out again in this Voyage he went 200. Leagues beyond Congo and planted two Pillars one called Saint Augustines in 13. degrees of Southern Latitude another which named the place Capo do Padraon in 22. degrees of the same Latitude About this time was discovered by Fernaon Do Po the Island yet called by his Name and the Kingdome of Benim whence the first Guinney Pepper came into Christendome In the year 1486. there came into Portugall an Ambassadour from the King of Penim to desire some Priests to instruct that Kingdome in the Catholique Religion this Embassadour told King John that twenty Moneths Iourney according to the slow Travelling of their Caravans Eastward of their Country was a Prince call'd Organé who amongst the Pagan Princes of that Coast was esteemed as the Pope is in Europe by whom according to antient Custom the Kings of Benim were Confirmed in their Succession to the Crown who instead of a Scepter and a Crown sent them a Staff and to wear on their Head a Cover of Copper like an Helmet and a Cross to wear about their Neck The King comparing this Relation with what some of his Friars had heard at Jerusalem from the Abissines of their Prince's being a Christian and his Kingdome Southward of Egypt upon consulting with Ptolomies Mapps and his own Discoveries and the distance Eastward concluded Ogané to be the Presbyter John then so much talkt off that by his means he might get into the Indies and that by his Fleets following the Coast they might arrive at Ptolomies Prasum Promontorium now Mozambique 8. This Story heightning his hopes and desires of getting to the Indies he sent May 1487. over Land Pero de Couilhaan to endeavour that way to come to India and Alphonso de Paiva with Letters to Presbyter John the first going from Grand Cairo in the Company of some Moors to Adem in the Streights mouth of the Red-Sea thence cross'd over to the Coast of India and was at Cananor Calicut and Goa at his return to Cairo finding his Companion Dead and meeting with fresh desires of the King that he should find out Presbyter John he went again to the Red-Sea and from thence got to the Court of Presbyter John where the welcome Ceremony of his Reception was great but his Return was according to Custom there to retain Strangers out of hope The prosecution of the Discoveries on the Coasts was continued by sending out a Fleet in 1486. under the Command of Bartholomew Diaz he placed his first Pillar in the height of 24. degrees Southward in a place then named Serra Parda 120. Leagues beyond the last of Diego Cam's pursuing their Voyage they came to Angra das Vottas which lies in 29. After five days stay here putting to Sea again bad weather kept them 13. days with their Sails half-Mast high when the Storm ceas'd concluding the Coast according to former Observation to run from North to South they stood in for the Land with an Easterly course but being some days without making it they went Northward which brought them to Angra dos Vaquieras North of the Cape not having here any Intelligence for want of an Interpreter and the fearfull Moors leaving the Shore at the sight of so unusual men returning to Sea with the same course they came to an Island in 33 1 4. Southward where they planted a Pillar call'd the Cross which also gave the name to the Island Here the Mariners weary and fearfull of the great Seas they found began to complain and desire not to be put to tempt Fortune further but to return having found a thing more considerable then any of the former Discoveries which was That the Land being now observed to run Northward there must be in their Stern some great Cape which they ought to strive to discover The Counsel of the Chief Officers of the Fleet rose in this Resolution hardly granting Diaz's earnest request to hold the same Course for two or three days and then finding no encouragement to proceed to Tack about at the end of the Limited time they came to a River 25. Leagues Northward of the Island of Cryz in 32 2 3. call'd Rio do Infante John Infante Commander of a Ship being the first who went on Shore Hence the Mariners renewing their Complaints they returned and came in sight of that so famous Cape hid for so many Ages which now did not only Discover it self but a new World Bartholomew Diaz from the Storm and Dangers he met with in doubling it call'd it Cabo Tormentoso but the King at the return of the Fleet gave it the more Illustrious name of Bona Esperanza They returned December 1487. having in sixteen Moneths seventeen Days discovered 350. Leagues on the Coast. In this King's time was the Astrolabe found out by two of his Physicians to whose thoughts he had recommended the Improvement of Navigation and one Martim of Bohemia Scholer to the Great Regiomontanus 9. King John Dying without Lawfull Issue the Kingdome came to Emanuel Son to the Infante Dom Ferdinand Brother to Alphonsus the Fifth This was that great Fortunate and only Emanuel of Portugall so call'd not only from being Born on Corpus Christi Day 1469. but from his Mothers being delivered after a sharp and dangerous Labour as the Procession
Port of Madagascar call'd Matatana where he got so good Information of the place as the News put Tristaon on the Discovery which he perfected and going afterwards for the Indies in his way took from the Moors a Fortress in Socotora 14. After the business of Socotora the great Alphonso d' Alboquerque who came with the Fleet from Lisbone with seven of the Ships designed to go along the Coast of Arabia and after so many Ages to revenge on the Arabs their Incursions and Possessions on the Continent of Spain the first place he arrived at in the Kingdome of Ormus was the City Calayate where he accepted of their Friendship and forc'd four more to take his upon his own Terms went on persuing his Victories and sending fear his Harbinger before him till he came to Ormus where he made Peace with the King upon condition to turn Tributary to the King of Portugall and permit him to Build a Fortress on the Island By the great Fleet which parted 1509. the Vice-Roy received orders to return and Alboquerque was possess'd of the Government which he Eternis'd by taking the Cities of Calicut the greatest and most powerfull Enemy the Portuguese had in India and Goa seated in the heart of India therefore judiciously made the Residence of the Vice-Roys and Governours went in Person to Sumatra and possess'd himself of Malaca so famous among the Antients for its Scituation in the Aurea Chersonesus and then the great Mart of all the Eastern Merchants In the time he spent here he received Embassies and Offers of Friendship from the Kings of Campar and Java and from the King of Siam upon the Continent sent an Embassadour to the King of Pegu and Ships to discover the Spice Islands of the Maluccoes and Banda He made the first expedition into the Red-Sea and entred that Streight Coasting Arabia till he came to the Island of Ceibam in the middle of that Gulf being returned from setling Ormus he Died full of Glory and Deserts on Ship-board at the Barr of Goa in the year 1515. and his own Climaterical 15. The same year King Emanuel designing an honourable Repose for Alboquerque after so much Sweat and Toyl in Warr and Victory had sent Governour to the Indies Lopo Soarez d' Albergaria with a Fleet of thirteen Ships and Instructions to make a Fortress upon the Island of Zeilan whence according to his Intelligence came all the Cynamon of those parts At his first coming to the Island in 1518. the King of Columbo on the noise of the Portuguese Arms and Iustice readily consented but altered by the Iealousie and Interest of the Moors of Calicut and Malabar was afterwards forced to yield a Fortress and become Tributary In his Government Perez d' Andrade with four Ships went to discover the Gulf of Bangala and the Coast of China He was succeeded at the end of three years by Diogo Lopez de Sequeira who made a Voyage to the Red-Sea according to his Instructions from the King to find out the Coast of Presbyter John he came to the Island Macua Inhabited by Christian Moors and to Arquico a Fort of Presbyter Johns where with mutual Tears and other Expressions of Ioy was the first solemn meeting of the Eastern and Western Christians of which that it was to come to pass the Abissine Friers said they had by them antient Prâ—phesies 16. King Emanuel Died in December 1521. after a glorious Reign of 26. years The first sent to the Indies by his Son King John the Third was he who discovered them Vasco da Gama made Conde da Vidigueira he went with the second Title of Vice-Roy which was not given of course to those who went to Govern India but as the Romans chose their Dictators bestowed on Men of Eminent worth or for extraordinary Emergencies and Atchievements so the Turks preparations at Sues and giving out he would drive the Portuguese out of India were the cause Dom Garcia de Noronha was sent thither 1538. with the Relief of four thousand men on twelve Ships and the Majesty and Terrour of the Third Vice-Roy as our Dom John de Castro was made the Fourth upon his signal Victory against the King of Cambaya and raising the second so famous Siege of Dio. 17. Dio famous for twice Baffling the Power and Policy of the East and scituated at the entrance of the Sea of India and in the passage thither from Africa Arabia and Persia was according to some Built by Alexander the Great intended to be the Mistress of the Sea and Land and so called from the word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which his Flatterers gave him as the Son of Jupiter Ammon others without Searching into the reason of the Name give it a more Ignoble beginning by saying it was only antiently Inhabited by Fisher-men but afterward like Venice grew great rich and formidable It was a constant part of King Emanuel's Instructions to those who serv'd him in the Indies knowing a Fortress here would be to India such a Curb as Argos in the hands of Strangers was once to Greece to try always to get footing in this place It was accordingly often but in vain attempted by all the ways force or stratagem could suggest but was only that the Fortune and Grandeur of so great a King could not atchieve Dom John the Third not so Covetous of the Kingdoms as Virtues and Victories of his Father commanded the Governours not to lay aside the design without engaging for it in whatsoever expence or difficulty who were all so blindly obedient as to lye with great Fleets before it observing the places of advantage sometimes falling on by open Force sometime by Design yet all unsuccessfull On which advice the King ordered the Warr to be carried on in other places of Cambaya that by desolating his Cities annoying his Ports and obstructing the Trade that King might be forc'd to purchase his quiet by granting him a Fortress there The Execution of the Portuguese's Arms and Crys of his Subjects brought him to seek Peace by giving first the City Bacam with its Iurisdiction and Revenues to the Governour afterwards being press'd by so terrible an Enemy as the Mogul and the Rebellion of his own Subjects he bought Protection and Assistance from the Portuguese by giving them leave to choose a place there to Build a Fortress on which Martim Alphonso de Sofa Admiral of the Seas of India imployed by the Governour to compleat the Treaty placed on the point which commands the Haven This was in the year 1535. It was not long before the King of Cambaia perceived the Portuguese by their possession here to have their Feet upon his Neck and all the East to complain of the interruption of their Pilgrimages and the loss of their Trade and Commerce to Mecca upon which the King listned greedily to Coge-Sofar's perswasion of Besieging the place on the security of being assisted by a great Fleet from the Turk who design'd to drive
State these faults were of so good a kind that Iohn's Vices might be more Valew'd than others Virtues that he knew none but Dom Iohn de Castro who could keep up the first Discipline of the Indies who serv'd so unconcern'd for his own interest as if he despis'd all earthly Rewards and his Majesty were not a King of Men but a God of Vassals that he did very much love Dom Iohn de Castro for his Qualities but so impartially that he should Valew his Deserts though separated from his Person in any other 33. The King with whom the Infant 's opinion had no little credit seeing him prize Dom Iohn with a Zeal for his Prince and Knowledge of his Friend lik'd the Hint the Infant gave him whose Authority too had an influence over the minds of others and sending for Dom Iohn de Castro to Evora where the Court was in the publick Hall told him I have of late been Sollicitous to provide one whom I might send Governour to the Indies and was of opinion I might find him in the Family of the Castros from whose Stock the Kings my Predecessors have always tane Generals for their Armies and Regents for their Provinces I too flatter my self that the Fruit of so generous a Root cannot degenerate and that the rather by guessing what you will do by your former Actions which have given you so just a repute in the Kingdoms opinion and my esteem and for which I confidently put into your hands the Government of the Indies expecting that you will so carry your self there as I may give what you do for a pattern to those who succeed you Dom Iohn kist the King's hand better pleas'd with the Honour than the Employment in so great a charge only Valewing the not seeking it There were diverse Opinions in the Court about this Election some found fault with it out of Envy others out of Custom and where they could not tax any Defect in parts they charged the excess yet was it so lik'd of the most and best that the King was glad he had pitch'd upon one who so much pleas'd every one 34. The King gave him Orders presently to provide the Fleet not letting any Body else have to do with it as is falsly writ by one Author who tells us that Dom Iohn went Discontented to the Indies because he was not Comply'd with in some particulars a thing so thwarting our certain information and the little ambition of this Gentleman who was more busie in what to deny than what to ask as if the King had met with one he was not to entreat but obey 35. He resolv'd to carry with him his Sons Dom Fernando and Dom Alvaro who being the Eldest had bespoke some rich Cloaths allow'd of by his Years and Quality Dom Iohn passing by chance through the Iubiteria saw a pair of Embroidered Breeches hang out and stopping his Horse ask'd whose they were the man answering that Dom Alvaro the Governours Son of India bespoke 'em Dohn Iohn ask'd for a pair of Cisers and cut 'em in pieces leaving this word with the Master of the Shop Bid the Boy buy Arms. We read not that the Discipline of the old Romans was more exemplary or severe 36. Dom Iohn quickly made ready the Fleet without the oppression and complaints of the Poor the Extorsion which great Officers carry out by their Princes favour being then not us'd or not known the main of the Fleet was six great Ships on which went two thousand paid men The Admiral call'd the Saint Thomas on which the Governour went who gave her that name which he afterwards call'd upon in the Field justly imploring the protection of the Apostle of the Indies in all his undertakings the other Captains of the Convoy were Dom Ieronimo de Menezes Son and Heir of Dom Henrique Brother to the Marquiss of Villa Real Iorge Cabral Dom Manoel da Silveyra Simaon de Andrade and Diego Rebello 37. All the Fleet set Sail the seventeenth of March 1545. and in a few days they had been at Sea 't was told the Governour that in his Ship there were about two hundred who had their allowance of Diet and nothing to do there some were not receiv'd because useless others were offenders who got on Board by stealth The Officers were importunate with the Governour to put them on Board the Hospital Ship so to rid his own and keep their Provisions for the Casualties of so long a Voyage but the Governour more Compassionate than Cautious making his and the poor mens case the same follow'd on his course in a little time Provision began to be scarce on which the Mariners and Souldiers were forc'd to complain of the Governour who with so Venturous compassion would to save a few hazard all most were of opinion to Land those men on the Cape de Verde Islands where the Ofâ—enders would be out of the reach of Justice and the Necessitous kept from Starving but the Governour upon Reflection that the Air and Soil of the Islands at that time of the Year were in every ones opinion unhealthfull resolv'd to protect the poor men in his own Ship hoping to preserve both himself and them saying in their behalf It would be unhumanly done to deny them the Sea who fled from the Land They had but little Winds till they met with the Trade winds on the Coast of Guine where the Governours Ship striking upon the ground was like to overset those Seas in the judgment of Mariners being clear and where the Card mark'd no Sands Every ones Confusion was like his who drinks in Death unexpectedly the season and fear too heightned the danger when the Ship being all on one side and not feeling the Rudder began to be on float again it might be chance but seem'd a miracle The Governour commanded 'em to shoot off three Pieces that the Ships which were on stern him might avoid the Sands which not understanding the Warning came upon 'em but with better Luck than Skil though of the same Burden with the Admiral scap'd the Sands finding in the same place other Fortune the cause of which pusled the Seamen 38. The Governour with the whole Fleet got together pursuing his Voyage arriv'd at Mocambique where the Landing of and the procuring conveniencies for the sick men was what he chiefly minded being in that assisted by his two Sons Dom Alvaro and Dom Fernando who then were Heirs apparent of his Charitableness afterwards of his Valour the time he staid at Mocambique he observ'd the Fortress the State hath there to be ill contriv'd in being too far from the shore by which with difficulty it provided and reliev'd our Fleets and being in a bottom was commanded by many Hills which also hindring the good Air made it unwholsome He put this to those who either by Study or Experience had any Skil in this Science and all agreed
what Kin we vvere to Sabayo that he should leave us Goa how near vve were Sultan Badour to Inherit Dio from him whether Achem left us Malaxa by his Will and all the places which pay us Tribute all over the East that he desir'd us not to quarrel at that Title in him that made us absolute Lords of the World that we should let God alone with the Government of the World and being Born farthest West not busie our selves to compose the Disorders of Asia that he would have us know he had in his Kingdome Mines of different Metals that some furnish'd him with Gold for his Friends others with Iron for his Enemies that in the last place he desir'd the Governour to deliver him up Meale that by the mercy he should use him withall the World might see how worthy he was to Reign who so treated his greatest Enemy that his Embassadours had order to settle all that concern'd the State 49. Martin Affonso having receiv'd the Letters and given Audience to Hidalcaon's Embassadours understood by 'em that they proffer'd for Meales person an hundred and fifty thousand Pardaos and the main Land of Bordez and Salsete very considerable to the State for its Revenue and Nearness to Goa Martin Affonso look'd upon the business as very weighty and either Face promising great advantages the restoring of a Prince and pulling down a Tyrant was a design worthy the Arms of Christians by which the State would purchase no ordinary reputation letting the World see that our Banners were not displaid in Asia either to usurp Kingdoms or get Riches since their employment was that the Pagans and Moors of the East should keep the true Faith towards God and Justice amongst themselves On the other side 't was said that if Meale after a long Warr should come to Reign he could not give the State more then now without it Hidalcaon offer'd and that the Moors by their hatred and Religion being Enemies the World would laugh to see us with our own Blood destroy one Infidel and set up an other when too our happiness depended on both their ruines besides that our Arms came not to India to defend the Enemies of the Faith but to destroy 'em that if Meale found no Protection from the King of Cambaya his near Kinsman why should he look for 't from the Portuguese to whom he was an Enemy that when he found himself restor'd and strong the first Lance that was hurl'd against the State would be his because the Neighbourhood of so brave men who made him King would be suspicious to him and the Memory of so great a good turn was enough to make him Hate us 50. Martin Affonso on grounds not throughly weigh'd resolv'd at last to deliver up Meale dispach'd the Embassadours and with them Galvaon Viegas an Honourable Gentleman with full Power to settle the Contract in the manner it hath been related sending with the consent of the Embassadours to take immediate possession of the main Land in virtue of Hidalcaon's profer 51. In this condition did Dom Iohn de Castro find the affairs of Meale and was sued to by a new Embassy from Hidalcaon in confidence of the Capitulation made with his Predecessor but Dom Iohn with different maturity answered Hidalcaon that the Portuguese were faithfull to their Enemies much more to their Guest that the propositions of his Predecessor were more for a right understanding of the cause then to determine it that the main Land belong'd to the State by more antient Grants and that it was just out of its Revenue to maintain Meale in gratitude to the Kings his Predecessors who annex'd it to the State that he should suffer him quietly to enjoy this little memory of his Right that the States securing his Person was not yet Protection but Charity that he should not with over-hasty Arms disturb the Peace for then he would make sure what he fear'd provoking the State to take in hand the revenging of both and because his Embassadours had hinted that the denying Meale would necessarily make a Breach He put 'em in mind that most of the Fortresses we had made in India were founded on the ashes of destroy'd Kingdoms that the Portuguese were like the Sea which raiseth it self and grows greater in Storms that for his part as he sought not a Warr so he could not deny one 52. With this answer the Governour dismist the Embassadours who by his firmness in delivering it understood that neither fear or advantage would bend him to give up Meale Immediately he put himself in readiness to make or expect a Warr which coming from a neighbour Prince we might sooner feel the Blow then see the Sword He gave orders for the raising of Horse which were to be about two hundred and to serve under the same Colours a more stout then orderly Militia He entrusted the Guard of the City with the Train-bands and had Souldiers in pay ready for any suddain invasion of the Enemies He set upon the making ready the Fleet out of hand which by the Voyages and Warrs of his Predecessor and the poverty of the State he found all in pieces and the strength of the Navy being what is most considerable here he wholly laid himself out He new fitted the Vessels which lay in the River made three Galleys and six Round-bottom'd Ships with wonderfull speed not failing the Officers in their pay or his thanks by which means the work went on diligence over-coming time He nam'd Captains of those Galleys and Ships who intended the work as their own business an expedient which did a great deal towards the quickness of the dispatch the goodness and plenty of Ammunion and Provision with which in an opportune and short time the Fleet was ready with this he so bridled the Neighbour Princes as he hindred 'em from joyning with Hidalcaon who had already sollicited them to shake off the yoak as an advantage to the common Liberty 53. Hidalcaon having notice of the Governours resolution appeal'd to the Justice of his Sword endeavouring to carry the Warr from home before Meale's presence rais'd the people who by their commands and advantages in the Warr would make the cause their own He presently on severe penalties forbid the Victuallers carrying the ordinary Provision to Goa which having it all from the Inland was not furnish'd to endure so suddain a Warr after this he sent Acedecaon a stout Turk with ten thousand men to take in that part of the main Land which Liv'd under our Obedience 54. But Dom Iohn de Castro knowing that first successes give reputation to a Warr went out with two thousand Foot and the Horse of the place to resist the Enemy and being perswaded by a great many Gentlemen that he should not engage his person in so unequal a party that it was not for the honour of a Governour of India to put on his Sword against one of Hidalcaon's Captains nor to let
Fame as the most considerable part of that reward they were to look for VVe lost in that assault seven Souldiers and had thirty VVounded on the Moors side the Dead were above one thousand and the Wounded neer two 85. Dom Iohn Mascarenhas after ordering the Burial of the Dead and the looking to the Wounded in which he spar'd no Care and less his Estate which he profusedly spent without keeping account did by a Brigantine send the Governour word how things stood and of his want of Men Ammunition and Provisions Sebastion de Sa at the instance of the Commander in Chief and Friends went on the Vessel though with these words in his mouth that only on the work where he was VVounded could he recover his Health which every one desir'd he should preserve because his Actions in that Siege deserv'd no little Fame and a much longer Life He recovered Bacaim when his Vessel was almost sunk was received and entertain'd by Dom Ieronymo de Menezes Captain of the Fortress there who presently dispatch't the Letters to the Governour with what advice he had from Dom Iohn Mascarenhas 86. Dom Iohn de Castro was at that time very Sollicitous how things went at Dio because the Winter kept him from having any News or sending any Relief yet did he without sparing Cost or Danger even under the VVaves succour it vvhen most streightned with Men and Ammunition as will be immediately seen by the History He had with an intention to go in Person to raise the Siege at Dio made march the whole strength of India and the success seem'd as it would answer the design for the Kings of India made him very honourable Offers and the Gentlemen and Souldiers presented themselves without Pay or Reward 87. About that time vvhich vvas the beginning of Iuly arriv'd at the Barr of Goa the Ship Holy Ghost Captain Diogo Rebello she had been of the Governours Conserve and by bad vveather had VVintred in Melinde and though she came vvith some of her men Sick the Air of the Land the Governours care and the excess of joy for the business of Dio made them in a little time recover their health Dom Iohn de Castro vvas glad of so seasonable a Relief to encrease the Fleet yet came no News from the Fortress vvhich the people construed to be an Argument of some ill success when arriv'd the Letters sent by the Vicar by vvhich the Governour understood the straightness of the Siege the strength of the Enemy and the vvant Ours vvere in of Men and Provisions and the time rather requiring Execution then Counsel he resolv'd vvith part of the Fleet to send away his Son Dom Alvaro de Castro against the opinion of the Mariners vvho in the beginning of the VVinter counted the attempt too hazardous Yet Dom Iohn de Castro would not be Over-rul'd by the love of a Son or the apprehensions of the Season but resolv'd upon sending Relief vvhich being known by the Souldiers and Gentlemen they came to offer themselves even those vvho by their Years and Command vvere exempted of their number vvas Dom Francisco de Menezes vvho after having had great Commands offered as a common Souldier to go vvith the Relief the Governour took him in his Arms desiring him to stay to go on the Fleet vvith him but seeing him resolute to go in that Succour gave him seven Ships vvith them to try to make his passage Dom Francisco put vvith them to Sea and vvith him vvere a great many brave Souldiers and some of his Kindred vvho out of love to Honour bore him Company 88. Three days after departed Dom Alvaro reconcil'd to his Father upon his complaint that he had sent before him his Brother Dom Fernando as if by Birth-right he claim'd the first dangers There Embark't on this Relief a great part of the Nobility whom the pleasure of the design and the company of the General made to undervalew the â—urks and Storms The Governour gave his Son his blessing and put him on Board with great tenderness from the people for offering up his Sons for his Country toward vvhich then toward his own Blood he shew'd himself a more indulgent Father The Governour having given his Son some private Instructions commanded him though by his General-ship otherwise dispens't to obey Dom Iohn Mascarenhas and so writ him word Dom Iohn de Castro having always a true Value for other mens Merits The Ships of the Fleet were Nineteen whose Commanders were Dom lorge de Menezes Dom Duarte de Menezes Son to the Count of Feira Luis de Mello de Mendoca and his Brother Iorge de Mendoca Dom Antonio de Attayde Garcia Rodriguez de Tavora Lopo de Sousa Nuno Pereira de Lacerda Athanasio de Freire Pero de Attayde de Inferno Dom Iohn de Attayde Bathasar de Sylva Dom Duarte Deca Antonio de So Belchior de Moniz Lopo Voz Coutinho Francisco Tavarez and Francisco Guilherme 89. The Governour having dispatch't this Fleet was busie in preparing for that himself resolv'd to go upon laying out for Provisions and Money which he took up upon his Credit the only Treasure he kept by him in India with which he Commanded the Hearts and Estates of all men as we shall prove by the visible Arguments of example 90. The Ladies and Maids of Chaul possest by the same generous Spirit contributed all the Jewels and Gold they wore and with a Liberality above VVomen without either obligation or asking sent 'em to the Governour and with 'em word that they had less tenderness then envy for their Children and Husbands who went with him We read not in the Annalls of the Cesars a braver Action of the Roman Ladies 91. When the present came there was accidentally in Goa a Lady of Chaul by name Catherina de Sousa who putting all the Jewels she had in a little Box with this Letter sent 'em to the Governour Sir Knowing the Women of Chaul have presented your Honour with all their Jewels for the carrying on this Warr though I am now in Goa I would not be without my share of that honour which belongs to me as one of that place I send your Honour my Jewels by my Daughter Katherine Guess not by the smallness of their number how many may be in Chaul for I assure you I am she who have the fewest having divided 'em amongst my Daughters and your Honour may believe that the Jewels of Chaul alone without being Exhausted are sufficient for ten years to continue the Warr. The favour I begg of your Honour is presently to spend mine in Alvaro's expedition because I hope by the intercession of our Lady he will get such signal Victories as will excuse your Honour's Voyage and Trouble this I begg in my Prayers and that our Lady by Hers will so add to your Honour's Life as you may return into Portugall to the presence of your
Moors who were warming themselves about it immediately he return'd pleas'd to his Companions bidding 'em leave their Boat for now they had in their power the Prize they sought for yet the Souldiers either forgetting themselves or Ministers of an higher providence went not with him making way for their Commanders fortune who seeing the Souldiers base resolution went alone to the Moors having heart enough to go attempt that danger he could not master on a suddain he set upon the Moors who surpris'd with so unlook't for an Assault some fled the rest but Faintly and Timerously stood to their Defence but coming to themselves and seeing themselves Hack't but by one man began with more resolution to resist him those also who were fled came back to joyn in the Defence and while Antonio Correa was at blows with some of 'em others behind mastered him and after taking him like a Beast kept him Ty'd and so carry'd him to Rumecaon in credit of their Prize shewing the VVounds they had receiv'd 151. Rumecaon commanded he should be loos'd asking him how many men were in the Fortress if the Governour intended to come to Dio with what force and in what time his Son was expected he with great assurance answered him that there were in the Fortress six hundred men who were every day earnest with the Commander to lead 'em forth to the Camp that they very shortly look't for Dom Alvaro to come with fourscore Vessels who upon his arrival would Sally forth into the Campagnia because some Galleys he brought with him wanted Turkish Slaves that the Governour was preparing greater Forces because at once he would determine the business of Cambaya Rumecaon who knew the truth of our strength envy'd so brave a Soul in so low Fortune and esteeming him as a Souldier who in Chains despis'd him ask't him to turn Moor that he might in a better Religion have better Fortune and know the difference there was 'twixt serving a rich Monarck and poor Pyrats The stout Cavallier scandalis'd at the Affront of so base Civilities told him The Portuguese were always ready to shed their Blood for their Religion and King that Mahamed was an Impostor infamous for his Actions and Doctrine that if there were in Cambaya any Renegados they were of other Nations as was his Father Coge-Sofar whom as a Monster of the place he was Born in his Parents and Country own'd not as their Son 152. Rumecaon not able to endure from a Slave the affronts of his Religion and Person kindled with Zeal and Contempt commanded that before taking away his Life he should in his presence be beaten and spit upon believing the Punishment not so much to him as the scorn then ordered he should in disgrace and deriâ—ion go naked through the Streets a Barbarous inventor of so new a Punishment first against Man then against Humanity yet did this Souldier of Christ like one now a Souldier of an other Militia with a softer Courage overcome by suffering Rumecaon after these affronts saying his Prophets honour demanded satisfaction in Blood commanded he should be Beheaded and the Palm he deserv'd as a Souldier he obtain'd as a Martyr his Head was put upon a Pike and set where from the Fortress our men might see it who as Souldiers out of a natural but unjust Compunction vow'd to revenge his Blood as Catholicks envy'd his Death The next day those who were in his Company return'd whom the Commander respecting the time would neither see or punish yet did they expiate their fault by venturing on all occasions like men who loath'd Life without honour Many of 'em accus'd by their Conscience design'd their own Death The Moors at a distance mock't and geer'd at us pointing at Correa's Head recompensing so many losses with that satisfaction and grown by it more daring did in contempt of us some extraordinary Actions 153. Between Saint Thomas's and Saint Iames's work was our Colours planted which one of the Moors believing he could without danger effect it the Wall being Low and not Guarded had a mind to take away coming by stealth and unseen of our men getting up by the Ruins he got hold of the Staff and though he by forcing mov'd it yet could he not carry it away and quitting out of fear his hold left it Leaning seeing how little his first attempt cost him return'd with the same Caution in quest of the Colours and as he was reaching out his Arm to take hold of it one of our Souldiers with a Musquet-shot Kill'd him This hapned in face of the Camp who for his first exploit entertain'd him with Shouts and Praises now look't upon him falling with a profound silence Ours ran in great haste to cut off his Head which they so planted as with it to confront Antonio Correa's 154. The Moors who were fortify'd in Saint Thomas's work went on at the purchase of their Blood getting ground inch by inch carrying always before 'em Mountains of Earth and Boughs with which they covered and fortify'd themselves Dom Iohn Mascarenhas commanded the bringing a great Canon to the Church door which lying higher then the Moors had 'em for a mark from whence he so furiously Gall'd 'em as to break their Defences and with the loss of a great many make 'em Dislodge 155. The Fortress vvas now raz'd and the Portuguese instead of Walls defended their own Ruins the Enemy vvithin the VVorks at the gates of Victory of the Provisions some the time had Corrupted the rest for their quality vvere Unwholsome from vvhence proceeded so malign Diseases as the vvell receiv'd more hurt by the Infection then from the Enemy 156. Dom Alvaro de Castro vvas departed Bacaim vvith fifty Ships so they call any Boats in India be they European Carvels or Vessels vvith Oars and being Over-laded vvith Ammunition and Provision not able to Live in so great Seas they vvere shattered and loose forc't to alter their course and recover diverse Bays and Creeks as the vveather drove ' em Amongst those Ships vvhich vvere scattered by the Storm was that commanded by Athanasio Freire vvho standing in for the Land vvas cast into the Bay of Cambaya almost quite sunk and in such a condition as by common consent they agreed to run on Shore at the first Land they made counting Life more prisable then Liberty accordingly they run a-ground near Surat vvhere they vvere taken Slaves and carry'd to Sultan Mahumed vvho sent 'em away Prisoners and commanded 'em to be put in the same Dungeon vvhere he kept Simaon Feo vvith other Portuguese 157. Ruy Freire vvho came in Conserve vvith Dom Alvaro in a Ship of his own and Souldiers paid at his own Charge did better keep the Seas and Sailing that day and the next in the Storm came in sight of the Coast of Dio whence he lay in for the Fortress and coming over the Barr got to an Anchor under the Fause-bray
the sight of Iuzarcaon and other Commanders pinion'd who represented the Tragedy of their Fortune for them compassionate to us pleasant there were seen six hundred Prisoners dragging their Chains after them after them the Field-pieces with different and numerous Arms. The Ladies from their Windows sprinkled the Triumpher with distill'd waters of diverse Spices The Officers through whose hands past the Gold and other rich Commodities came and made him voluntary offerings the equal disposition of their affections being more Valuable then the Triumph The beautify'd and open Churches shew'd their acceptance and thanks In this order he went to Visit the Cathedral the Mother-Church of the East where the Bishop and Clergy receiv'd him with the Hymn Te Deum Laudamus being entred into the See with Religious offerings he acknowledg'd the Author of Victories and it being now late with little Ceremony retir'd to the Palace one days time being too narrow for the Majesty of the Triumph THE LIFE OF DOM IOHN DE CASTRO The Fourth BOOK THere were but few Kingdoms in the East which in the Government of Dom Iohn de Castro did not Alarme that State by diverse Rumours of Warr by either Arms against us or against one the other inviting our Forces to make Peace or forward the Victory the East also saw him often girt his Sword for the cause of Religion 1. King Iohn had sent to the Island of Zeilan some Franciscan Friars exemplary in their Lives and Doctrine that by Martyrdome and Preaching they might bear witness of the truth of the Gospel that being our Prince's greatest concernment whose Banners Asia saw oftner display'd in reverence to Religion then ambition of Empire These Friars on their Landing in the Island were by the King of Cotta civilly entertain'd the Sun of Righteousness beginning once more to rise in the East That Paganism began to Listen to the Voice of Heaven and that Barren ground to answer the pains by its Improvement by the coming in of infinite Sheep to the Sheep-fold of the Church 2. Those Embassadours of the Gospel went forward to give News of the Light to the King of Candea in the heart of the Island whom they found Courteous in the entertainment of their Persons flexible to the obedience of their Doctrine He was instructed in the mysteries of our Belief that with a stronger Faith he might wash in the waters of Baptism He gave the Friars ground Materials and Money for the Building a Church that being the first Fortress the Conquest of the Gospel rais'd in the Island against the delusions of Idolatry for of the Preaching of the Apostle Saint Thomas if it reach't so farr neither had their Understandings any light nor their Country memory 3. That Prince shew'd himself obedient to the precepts of our Religion but not constant for the fear of his Subjects revolting on his change of Doctrine made him not to lose what he Esteem'd forsake what he was Convicted of for as a Plant not yet Rooted the force of human perswasion enclin'd him either way The Religious men endeavour'd to take those Rubbs out of the way of Life by assuring him that under the protection of our Religion and Arms he might secure both Crowns for the State was at that time Govern'd by Dom Iohn de Castro who for the propagation of the Faith us'd to venture his Blood for his Friends the State 4. The King listned to the proposition saying if the Governour would send him Relief he would not only himself profess the Faith but preach it to his Subjects One of the Friars carry'd this resolution to Goa the Governour certify'd of the cause of his coming desir'd the Conversion of that Prince as his greatest business in the East not less zealous in giving Children to the Church then Victories to the State He immediately dispatch't Antonio Moniz Barretto with seven Fly-boats and Orders that if he found any of our Ships at Sea to carry 'em with him writ honourable Letters to the Prince which he accompany'd with several Presents but leaving Antonio Moniz at Sea we will to observe the order of time in the Relation of successes speak of the taking of Baroche 5. The Governour had dispatch't from Dio Dom Iorge de Menezes to commit all imaginable Hostilities in the Bay of Cambaya to show the Sultan the edge of our Arms was not Blunted by their former Execution Dom Iorge took some Vessels of Provision going to furnish the Enemies Ports that those the Sword had spar'd might be made an end of by Famine He came one Evening in sight of the City Baroche whose stately Buildings presented him with the Politeness of Europe 'T was situated on an Eminency surrounded with Brick-walls which were more for shew then defence yet were there diverse Bull-works to be seen made not without some in-sight in Fortification furnish't withstore of Ordnance which commanded the entrance into the Haven The height of the situation discovered the Gates to be of square Stone polish't and the correspondency of Turrets and Windows argued the wealth and policy of the Inhabitants The Trade of the place was in very fine Silks a Commodity exported thence to many Ports of the East Madre Maluco was Lord of the City and had Tributary the Neighbouring Villages which by their fertility and bigness made him up a moderate Seignory 6. Our men had by chance taken a little Boat of Fisher-men Natives of the place who upon enquiry told what we have related of the City and upon Iorge's desire to know what Garrison was in the place had said that Madre Maluco had carry'd all the Souldiery to Amadabat the Sultan's Court and at present were remaining only some Artisans and other Trades-men Dom Iorge thinking the occasion opportune for assaulting the City though his strength was not proportionable to such a design yet events depending on accidents resolv'd to run his Fortune and to amuse the Inhabitants in security steer'd an other course Sailing by a different Rumbe taking along with him the Fishermen to be his Pilots in the entrance At night the whole Fleet tacking about stood up with the Port and getting all on Shore the Enemies confidence or negligence being unprovided of any Defence or Sentinel fell upon the Unarm'd and weak Multitude when the Night Confusion and Sleep run 'em upon the danger they avoided miserably wandering they shun'd their own as Enemies flying from those who fled themselves The skreeks of the Children stirr'd not up in their Parents any Compassion less Vengeance for the suddain fear gave 'em over to the basest affections of Nature the Crys and Laments of the Women discovered them their Ah me being their greatest danger those who by flying into Houses scap't the Sword were in them consum'd by the Fire the poor people having no remedy against but choice of their Death the Invasion and Sack was at the same time the Slaughter as in a Fight
2. Lib. 5. Cap. 3. See Camoens Can. 10. Sta. 40 41 42 43. See Barro's Dec. 2. Lib. 6. Cap. 5. The Soldan approves them and commits the design to him Dom Ioh Mascarenhas Commanâ—â— in Dio. He adviseth the Governour History of India Dec. 6. Lib. 1. Cap. 6. Who writes to the Soldan The Kings of Portugall's right over the Molucco's History of India Dec. 5. Cap. 10. Lib. 10. The Governour gives 'em to Cachil Aeyro History of India Dec. 6. Lib. 1. Cap. 4. The Castilians come thither Who was their Commander Fernaon de Sousa arrives at Molucco The Castilian goes about to amuse him Fernaon de Sousa ' s answer The Castilian continues his first motion The Captains see one the other Their agreement See the Copy of this agreement History of India Dec. 4. Cap. 1. Lib. 7. The Castilian keeps â—ot his promise What Fernaon de Sousa doth in the business Coge-Sofar's proposition to the Captain of Dio. History of India Dec. 6. Lib. 1. Cap. 2. The Captains answer and advice to the Governour Who succâ—â—â—â— Dio with Men and Ammunition The Tâ—â—chery Coge-Sofar set upon History of India Cap. 6. Lib. 1. Dec. 6. The deâ—scrption of Dio. The famous Portuguese Historian who hath writ their Voyages to and Conquests in the Indies often quoted in this Translation Great Canon so call'd Coge-Sofar Speech to his men He sends again to the Captain of Dio. History of India Dec. 6. Cap. 7. Lib. 1. The Captains answer a Basiliscos medonhos lioens Trabucos feros minas encubertas Sustenta Mascarenhas con baroens Que taon ledos as mortes tem por certas Ate que nas mayores oppressoens Castro libertador fazendo offertas Das vidas de seus filhos quer que fiquem Com fama eterna e a Deos se sacrifiquem Drakes horrid Basilisks Engines of Wood As bad as either secret Mines and Plots Hath Mascarenhas with his men withstood Meeting their certain Deaths with willing Throats When in the utmost stress of Flesh and Blood Castro their freer his two Sons devotes That everlasting honour they may gain And sacrifices to their God be slain Camo Can. 10. St. 69. The Governour sends his Son Dom Fernando to Dio. The Capâ—ain of Dio disposeth of the Commands of the Foâ—â— History of India Dec. 6. Cap. 7. Lib. 1. and speaks to his Souldiers There comes in more Relief to the Enemies They begin to batter the fort A Stratagem of the Enemies in a Ship History of India Dec. 6. Lib. 1. Cap. 8. Set on Fire by our men and brought to the Fort. 〈…〉 History of India Dec. 6. Cap. 9. Lib. 1. Dom Iohn Mascarenhas receives him 〈…〉 He borrows of the Merchants He goes to God by publick Prayers They take a great deal of Provisions from the Enemy The Captain sends News over Land to the King Names of Canon The Enemies command the Fossee History of India Dec. 6 Lib. 2. Cap. 1. The Sultan comes with a great Army He retires and lewes Iuzâ—â—caon in his place A fâ—mous action of Diâ—go de Anaya History of India Dec. 6. Lib. 1. Cap. 9. The courage of the Women of Dio. History of India Dec. 6. Lib. 2. Cap. 2. History of India Dec. 6. Lib. 2. Cap. 3. Coge-Sofar Dyes of a 〈◊〉 Rumecaon his Son succeeds him The Vicar Iohn Coelho goes to the Governour Propositions offered to our men by Rumecaon History of India Dec. 6. Cap. 4. Lib. 2. The Enemy assaulâ—s â—aâ—nt Ioâ—'s work And Saint Thomas's What resistance our men made History of India Dec. 6. Cap. 4. Lib. 2. The Enemy reâ—â—res with loss Iuzarcaon falls to Superstition History of India Dec. 6. Lib. 2. Cap. 5. An other assault The Turks enter Saint Thomas's work 〈…〉 History oâ— India Dec. 6. Cap. 6. Lib. 1. The Courage of a â—spainâ— The Captain comes in to her help And drives out the Souldiers The Turks get upon thâ— Church And retire Iuzarcaon's Death And that of many Turks The 〈◊〉 in Chief adviseth the Governour How the Governour was concern'd to relâ—eve Dio. History of India Dec. 6. Cap. 7. Lib. 2. The news of the Vicar comes He sends his Son Dom Alvaro with relief and first of all Dom Francisco de Menezes with seven Ship Dom Alvaro parts with Nineteen The Commanders who went with him The Governours preparations The Women of Chaul present their Jewels The present and Letter of a Lady History of India Dec. 6. Cap. 7. Lib. 2. Antonio Moniz accepts of a Voyage to Dio. There come an other Iuzarcaon to continue the Siege The Enemy makes a Bastion Ouâ— mer throw it down The Courage of fourteen Souldiers A general assault How our men kept off the Fire The Enemy retires With the Death of three hundred History of India Dec. 6. Cap. 2. Lib. 8. Rum on goes about filling up the Ditch The Vicar returns to Dio. A fresh assault How our men keep off the Enemy Iuzarcaon falls upon Saint Iohn's work The great loss of the Enemy The strengths of the Fortress About one third of a Bushel How the want of Pots of Powder was supply'd Nob a Town in Palestine Our men get intelligence what News of the Enemy Saint Thomas's work mined History of India Dec. 6. Cap. 9. Lib. 2. Rumecaon endeavours to keep it from us Dom Fernando came sick upon the Works The Enemy makes shew of an other assault Theâ— Min takes Fire b Fernando hum delles ramo d' alta pranta Onde o violento fogo com ruido Em pedacos a muro no ar levanta Sera aly arrebat ado ao Ceo subido Fernand this lofty Cedars highest bough Where with a hideous crack a close Mine sprung Th' unrooted Wall into the Air will blow Shall in a sheet of Fire to Heaven be flung Camoens Can. 10. St. 70. The memorable Courage of five Souldiers History of India Dec. 6. Lib. 2. Cap. 10. The Courage of Isabel Fernandez and other Women The Vicar encourageth the Souldiers The names of the five Souldiers The peculiar Courage of Isabel Madeira Ib. The Commanders resolution Ib. d Alvaro quando o inverno o mundo espanta E tem o caminho humido impedido Abrindoo vence as ondas os perigos Os ventos depois os inimigos Camo Can. 10. St. 70 Alvar when Winter swathes the Earth in Snow And hath on humid Gates cold Padlocks hung These burst through dangers to seek dangers goes And fights the Elements to fight the Foes Sir R. F. Translation Castro's Voyage History of India Dec. 6. Lib. 3. Cap. 1. Antonio Moniz arrives at Bacaim Saves the Ship of Provisions Ib. Two Gentlemen go for Dio. Ib. The dangers of the Voyage They arrive at Dio. The generous jealousie of two Gentlemen They tell news of Dom Alvaro The Commander in chief adviseth Dom Alvaro who puts forth from Dio. Rumecaon goes on with the Mines Our men labour to prevent ' em Rumecaon encourageth his men for an other assault They fall upon
Lima offers to continue in it Antonio Moniz takes some Ships The barbarous revenge of the King of Cambaya News from Ormus The description of Balsora 〈…〉 themselves in it Dom Manoel de Lima goes for Ormus And Dom Iohn Mascarenhas returns to his Command in Dio. What the Governour writes of him to his Son Dom Alvaro and to the King of every one He leavâ—s Dom Iorge on that Coast. Embarks for Goa Arrives and is visâ—â—ed at Sea A Triumph is decreed him The Fabrick of it History of India Dec. 6. Lib. 4. Cap. 6. The Governours entry They receive him under a Canopy The order of the Triumph * Dom Antonio de Sousa de Macedo now Secretary of State in Portugal in the third Chapter of the third Book of his Lusitania Liberata Printed at London 1645. saith The design of shaking of the King of Spain being Compleated by Killing the Secretary and Proclaming Iohn the Fourth Duke of Braganza at that time at his House in the Country the Nobility in the King's absence desir'd the Arch-bishop of Lisbone to Govern the City who going in solemn Procession to the Palace as he past by Saint Anthonies Church and was praying to the Saint to intercede for the good of the Kingdome and his Native Conntry the Arm of a rich Crucifix which was carry'd before him Miraculously unnail'd and held it self forth to the people who receiv'd the Miracle with acclamations crying out God stretcheth out the hand of his power to free the Portuguese and decide their cause against the Castillian who had said he only desir'd God should be Judge This is the Miracle hinted at by the Author and compar'd to the Crucifixes having an Arm unnail'd in the Battail as was related in the 22. Parag. of this Book Franciscan Friars go for Ceilan History of India Dec. 6. Lib. 4. Cap. 7. They preach the Faith in Candea and the King hearkens to it He is inconstant He Friars encourage him His resolution The Governour desires that Conversion and sends to him Antonio Moniz The Situation and Fortifying of Baroche Madre Maluco Lord of it Dom Iorge enters by Night Maluco comes too late The King of Coâ—ta against the King of Candea's Conversion History of India Dec. 6. Lib. 4. Cap. 8. The King of Candea consents Antonio Moniz Voyage He comes to Candea and finds all things altered He endeavours to resist Is set upon by the Enemy The difficulty he was in His prudence in moderating his men His courage in Fighting His retreat The King of Candea repents Sends a Messenger Antonio Moniz defir'd to return His men are against it He goes to his Fleet. Hidalcaon sends Souldiers upon the Continent History of India Dec. 6. Lib. 4. Cap. 9. They retire for fear of ourâ— Iohn de Barro ' s History of India Dec. 6. Lib. 1. Cap. 8. The king Aeyro sent Prisoner to Goa Absolv'd by the Governour Is brought to Ternate * A sign of Admiration amongst them Dâ—verse Kings conspire against Malaca How the Commander behaves himself The King of Achem Lands and immediately retires The Fleet goes out to find him The Commander hears News of him and resolves to follow him The Souldiers mutiny Diogo Soarez quels ' em They see and set on the Enemy Diogo Soarez takes the Admiral The Embâ—ssage of the Confederates The Governour of Mâ—laca's answer News wanâ—s from the Fleet. The people complain Franciscus Xaverius quells ' em Fore-tells the Victory and the manner of it Hidalcaon's perplexity He sends Forces on the main Land Dom Diogâ— de Almeyd goes out to him The Governour orders him to retire and debaits the Warr in Council 'T is deferr'd till an other time He exerciseth Warr in Peace He countenanceth the Souldiers Receives advice from Dio. He communicates it to the Senate and desires â—heir help They offer him their Estates and the Women their Jewels He adviseth Chaul and Bacaim Ships arrive from the Kingdome The orders they brought * Rumes are Natives of that part about Constantinople call'd Romania which the Turks now call Rumeli from the priviledge granted by Pope Sylvester to Constantine the Great upon his removing the seat of the Empire to call Constantinople Rome Warr resolv'd against Hidalcaon The order of his men Embassadours from Canara come to the Governour He hears and dispaâ—cheth the Embassadours Hidalcaon retires his men The Governour follows them Dom Alvaro Fights in the Vanguard The Moors fly The Governour commands his men to follow They retire to the Mountain He returns to Goa Goes again to Dio. Arrives at Bacaim Sends Dom Alvaro to Surat Dom Alvaro sends Dom Iorge before and two other Captains Their success They return to Dom Alvaro What the Governour did at Bacaim History of India Dec. 6. Lib. 5. Cap. 7. He goes to joyn his Son Makes a Speech to his men The Gentlemens and Officers answer He stays three hours in the Field and goes on Board The hurt he doth Arrives at Dio. Dom Iohn Mascarenhas resigns the Government of the place The Governour gives it to Lewis Falcaon Sets Sail the mischieâ— he doth His compassion He goes to Bacaim is sensible of the not taking Surat puts the King in mind of those who had serv'd him Hidalcaon renews the Warr. The Commander at Goa desires to go against him The City hinders him Adviseth the Governour He immediately goes on Board Goes in sight of Dabul Dom Alvaro gets on Shore The Governour follows him and takes the City Arrives at Agacaim He falls on the Enemy They fly Dom Alvaro follows ' em They turn Dom Diogo kills the General The Governour Fights got the Victory On Saint Thomas's day and by his mediation He dispatcheth Ships for the Kingdome Mascarenhas's praises The Governour carries on the Warr. What hurt he doth He destroys upper Dabul and the Campagnia Goes to Bacaim Spoils Cambaya A Character of Rax Solimon See Barro's History of India Dec. 5. Lib. 4. His coming to Adem Beheads the King The situation of Adam Soliman seiseth it The Inhabitants offer it to the King of Campar The King 〈◊〉 it and what he doth History oâ— India Dec. 6. Lib. 6. Cap. 1. What the Turks do They 〈◊〉 Recruited The Inhabitants send â—o Ormus The Messenger meets with Payo de Noronha Dom Payo arrives at Adem 〈◊〉 himself 〈◊〉 The Inhabitants send to Goa The Governour rejoyceth Sends his Son With what Fleet. An other Embassage from Caxem The Goveâ—nour's answer 〈…〉 〈…〉 Lay Siege Dom Payo calls off our men What the Arabs do Attayde's success Alvaro's Voyage He calls a Council and what he resolves Goes to Xael Resolveâ— to Scale it The Arabs 〈◊〉 till thâ—y all Dye The place is gâ—in'd Lourenco Pirez arriveâ— at Lisâ—one History of India Dec. 6. Lib. 6. Cap. 7. Rejoycing foâ— the news of Dio. What the Governour asks for the good News * The Mountain of good News The King'â— thanks to him History oâ— India Dec 6. Lib. 6. Cap. 8. The King sends six Ships for India One comeâ— to Goa The Vice-King falls Sick Quits the Government He speaks to the Council The Oath he takes He reâ—â—res with the Father Xaverius His Death His Bâ—riâ—l and the grief at it His Bones come to the Kingdome Are Deposited in Saint Dominicks in Lisbone Translated to Bemfica Where they now are * The Portuguese keep their accounts in the least Money they have which are Reis whereof 400. made a Crusade which is worth 3 s. 6 d. Castro'â— Family Iohn de Barro ' s Hist. of India Dec. 6. Lib. 1. Pag. 4. His Children The praise of Dom Alvaro de Castro