Storia do Mogor 338.18.8

338.18.8

The Dutch made ready for a new enterprise [201], and resolved to become masters of the city of Ceilão (Ceylon). On receiving this information, the Portuguese prepared thirty vessels, laden with provisions and materials of war, and sent them to relieve the place under convoy of five large ships of war (galliçoens), all of which had three tiers of heavy guns and a numerous crew of fighting men. On drawing near the port, they discovered there five Dutch ships.