The fleet sailed from Calecut to Cochym; the captain-major did as much harm as he could on the way to all that he found at sea, for the armed boats ran along the coast, which was all clear of rocks, and also the caravels. Thus he came to anchor at the bar, where the factor, Gil Fernandez Barbosa, came immediately from the factory, with Lorenzo Moreno, the clerk, and the Portuguese, and the captain-major received them all with honour and satisfaction, and all related to him the many kindnesses of the King of Cochym, and the proofs he had given of good friendship. Immediately after there came a visit which the King sent to the captain-major by one of his Nairs, for which the captain-major sent his best thanks. The factor went on shore and sent pilots for the bar, so the captain- major embarked in the caravels and small vessels and boats, all under sail, with flags and trumpets, and they went up the river in front of the King's palace. The captain-major left in charge and as commander of the ships which remained at the bar Dom Alvaro de Meneses, an honourable gentleman who came in his company, and the captain-major coming to anchor, all the vessels and boats which carried swivel-guns fired a salute, with the clang of trumpets and kettledrums and shouts; and there came a visit from the King by one of his ministers, and as it was late the captain-major slept on board. Next day he went on shore, the King being ready with his state to receive him.