Summary: shoulders, similar to that which was worn by the Portuguese sailors in India. They carry a palm- 437. leaf umbrella over their head, and go barefooted without any garments on their legs. I spoke much to the priest, assisting him to the best of my power, and with many promises bade him to be of good cheer. And as this was the first time he had seen a church on the Malabar coast since he landed at Tanor, he seated himself at church with much affection, and told the Errari to give me assistance on the way. I did my best to strengthen him in the faith. 1 I spent the whole day in giving instructions, and since it was not possible to make them understand all that is necessary, I instructed them in the main points of our religion, adoring the majesty of God, and praying for the king. ** I remained alone with them, and as it was important that they should not see my love of Kornati, lest they should not entertain us properly, I never attended mass where he was. I suffered much for it, but the cause demanded it". I had great influence over them in word and deed, and they all followed my instructions with much pleasure. When we separated they blessed me by placing their hands on my head as I departed, bowing them down to the ground, 1 Cf. Kuravas. ** This passage was interpreted to me as referring to the dread of sorcery, the word love, or affection, not being applicable. For this district see Calicut. Cf. Appendix I.