Storia do Mogor 266.2.3

266.2.3

During the time when Masqat was governed by the famous Ruj Freori de Andradi, Portuguese, many complaints were brought to him of a Mahomedan sorcerer whose name was Cafata. It was said that he could by a simple look kill people whenever he pleased. As there was no proof of this power the governor declined to believe it. Then it happened that a woman had a child two years old, stout and in perfect health. Suddenly it died. The mother carried it to the presence of Rey Freire, and with lamentations [260] and complaints said the sorcerer had looked on the child and killed it. Rey Freire caused the child to be dissected, when it was found that its heart and liver had gone entirely. He recognised the evil deed of the sorcerer, but, pretending to be angry, he ordered the woman to be turned out, and assuming the side of the sorcerer, he said it was false that the man had taken the child's life. When the sorcerer heard the result he lost the fear he had that Rey Freire would do him an injury. Therefore, taking some trays of fruit, he offered them as a mark of gratitude, and made offers of service. Rey Freire received him affectionately, and begged him to frequent the house, for his conversation and talk pleased him. The Mahomedan was gratified, and, being entirely reassured, came back and fore to the house.