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Three Voyages of Vasco da Gama, and his Viceroyalty Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 August 2011
The time having now arrived for the departure of the ships, which was with the new moon of July of 1498; the King, who took great care of all that was requisite for our men, had got ready for them two pilots, the best that could be found: and he sent to call the captains, and told them that it was now the season for departure. They replied that they were quite ready, and had got their water on board, as the Mozambique pilot had told them to do so. The King sent to call him to his presence, and asked him if he wished to go with our people. He said yes, since they treated him very well. At which the King was pleased and said that when he returned he would show him great favours, and that he was glad of his going, so as to assist in case of any of the pilots whom he sent falling ill or dying. The King also recommended the captains to treat him well, since of his own will he wished to serve them; which they promised him they would do.
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