Storia do Mogor 345.2

345.2

João Rodriguez da Silva, on perceiving that the friar had reached the church, began to beat his breast and kiss the ground; then, rising, he made a deep bow to the altar. Beholding all these gestures of silent contrition, the friar was much amazed. Meanwhile the soldier advanced towards the priest with much humility, and, saluting him courteously, said: 'As it seems to me, this church must have few worshippers, for I see it is very poor. I shall not fail, however, to present for its adornment a chandelier, candelabra, candles, and some cloths from China.' Hearing such good news, the friar led him politely into his convent, and treated him exceedingly [22] well. Before the repast, in conversing with the friar the soldier gave him to understand that he was the nephew of a woman of some wealth, a well-known widow living in the city, whose name was Senhora D. Maria de Guimar. Upon hearing such good tidings the monk went on treating him with more and more respect, and regaling him more magnificently. The soldier to encourage the friar indited a letter to the following effect : ' My respected Aunt,