3. Item:  Let them testify whether they know that not only the Portuguese meet with no loss, as stated in the previous questions, but that, on the contrary, if the Castilians pursued the said commerce more frequently, making the journey to Macan a feature of their trade, they could enter Great China, for the Chinese greatly desire their trade.  This would render an immense service to God and to his Majesty, because the gospel could be imparted to the Chinese from here; etc.

4. Item:  Let them testify whether they know that no ships or merchants have gone or are going to Yndia to buy and sell, or to check their trade.  The witnesses know this, because they have seen and examined it with their own eyes; were it otherwise, they would have known, seen, and heard of the matter.  It must have been no less than this, since they continue to come to this city and trade with Yndia; etc.

5. Item:  Let them testify whether they know that not only the Portuguese have gained much, without loss or injury, but that the commerce between this city and that of Macan, according to the previous questions, and the entrance into China through trade are of immense advantage for the prosperity and enrichment of these islands, as well as for that of their citizens and inhabitants.  In a short time this city and port will be one of the richest which his Majesty possesses in the Yndias; etc.

6. Item:  Let them testify whether they know that in July of last year, ninety, when Gomez Perez de las Marinas, governor and captain-general of these islands, sent a ship to the port of Macan with royal money to purchase ammunition for the fortress and fortifications of this city and the islands, promising the captain in command at Macan to favor and help him in all his needs, as a vassal of the same king and master, some inhabitants of this city sent by the said ship a quantity of money, in order to purchase goods with it, which was seized by the Portuguese of Macan who were on board.  The ship would not have been sent if it had not been on account of the instructions of his Majesty which the said governor possessed.  We know for certain in this city that the captain in command seized the said ship and the money, thus bringing loss and ruin to the said citizens.  As to what they do not know, let them refer to the said instructions and despatches, which the said governor sent.

7. Item:  Let them testify whether they know that the said loss and ruin has been so severe that those citizens who own nothing else are unable to support themselves, or to aid in the service of his Majesty when occasions arise, as they have done until now.  They are embarrassed with debts and obligations.

8. Item:  Let them testify whether they know that the aforesaid is generally known and manifest to all.

Melchor de Baeca