The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c29.28

v1.c29.28

Most likely the General sent his order to the Provincial of Goa, in accordance with Laerzio's wishes; because at the end of 1606, Fontebona was already at St. Thome waiting for an opportunity to go to Venkata's court. He happened to arrive there when the Jesuits had retired from the capital of the Empire, owing to the sudden storm occasioned by the fight of the inhabitants of St. Thome with the soldiers of the adigar. Hence Fr. Coutinho, in November, 1606, wrote from St. Thome that "Bro. Bartolomeo Fontebuone is here painting while waiting for a chance to proceed to the court with us; for we hope the King will renew our previous relations ; for this purpose he was sent to us by our Father (General)” 1.