long, and nine leguas in circumference.  It was built by order of Quambaco, by which his power was manifest.  As soon as Father Cobo had arrived and was about to disembark in the port of the said city of Nangoya, a nobleman of the court came to receive him, bearing three letters—­one for the said father, another for Captain Lope de Llano, and the third for the present witness.  They [the father and the two captains] were borne on the shoulders of men to the house of the man who came to receive them.  There lodging had been prepared by order of Cuambac.  Within a week, Cuambac had the father summoned; as soon as the latter had entered the palace, the emperor bade him be seated, and received the messages that he bore.  Then he made the above assertion to him with indications of great pleasure.  After that he ordered a collation spread for the father, and asked him if he would like some tea to drink.  The father replied that he kissed his Highness’s hands.  As he rose to go, the emperor ordered him to be taken to the Chanayu—­a small house where the most privileged go for recreation and to drink tea [7] with the emperor.  This house is well provided with gilded tables, vessels, sideboards, and braziers; and the cups and basins, and the rest of the service, are all of gold.  There the emperor ordered a very fine banquet to be spread for him, and had wine carried to him.  He again repeated the words above mentioned, two or three times, and then sat down.  After a moment’s conversation, he took leave of the father.  Thirteen days after that, he sent the father a catana or sword, which is held in high estimation there in his kingdom, because of its fineness and adornments; and a letter for the governor.  This letter was written on a large sheet of gilt paper resembling damask, in letters of gold.  This witness saw it, and took it in his hand, and had it read many times.  In brief, it contained these words:  “I sent Quiemon, as he is a man of intelligence, and as he had given me a relation of that country, and the good treatment shown to my vassals there; but I do not desire silver, gold, or soldiers, or anything else, but only fast friendship with your nation, for I hold everything under my sway.  In Coray [Corea] my captains have already taken the king prisoner, and are now near Lanquin, and about to seize China.  I am sending you a sword now, in order that you may have some remembrance from me in that country.  You shall have this written to your king, and shall send me his reply.  To the lioccata of Manila, Huye Cama,” (that is to say, “the great captain”) The honor shown to father Fray Joan Cobo was never shown to any foreigner or native, according to the assertion of this witness, as one who has a thorough understanding of the customs and laws of that country.  From all of the above it can be understood that the said father was received and his business despatched with great honor.  And, as to the father not having come to this country, this