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[English Translation]
satisfied his curiosity according to my power, he too
spoke to me at length about the origin of the said
Kingdom of Antangil, as well as the description of the
Provinces, of the rare things therein, of the civil and
military police, of the nurturing of the youth, &
some principal points of the Religion & formalities
thereof. Which having understood so well by way
of this Renuchio, I put it into memoirs on my
return as I present it to your Excellencies,
& if not with such style & ornament as
such so lofty & excellent subject deserves;
Excuse the liability of my memory, which at this
time has been unable to represent anything further,
& also that those who make a profession of arms are not
ordinarily such delicate & excellent writers.[1] Well
I can assure you that this discourse is reported with
such truth & sincerity as I learned it from this
Ambassador. If it happens then that your Excellencies
receive some pleasure & utility from it, I will have
infinite contentment, as one who desires nothing
so much in the world as the happy progress &
advancement of your most lofty & heroic designs, &
in this assurance I desire to remain forever,
LORDS,
Your most–humble & affectionate servant.
I. D. M. G. T.
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