Storia do Mogor 338.21.4

338.21.4

Whatever remained over of the venison he ordered to be divided among his suite. These men, with the greatest respect and homage, took each a piece, making demonstrations as if they thought it a holy relic, and saying, 'May God increase the days and the wealth of his Majesty.' Of them he said: 'These people are flatterers [215] and hypocrites, saying pleasant things to me in my presence.' I speak once more of the Jesuits, and with this I make an end. I will relate what they laid claim to and asked me to do in certain matters, where I would not act for them, it not suiting me to offend the princes without benefiting them (the Jesuits). Discovering that I did not accord them their desires, they set to work to ruin me entirely. Finding I was not in a position where they could satisfy their unreasoning passion, they wrote to their friends some letters containing remarks about my personality. This caused surprise, but their arts did not prevail. The careful rulers in the government examined into it, and recognised my innocence. Thus were their intentions frustrated. In spite of this triumph, I cannot live in peace, for, as the proverb says, 'He who has enemies never sleeps.' I know not if my vigilance will protect me.