BOOK II

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Treacherous invitation from the King of Mombas for the fleet to enter the harbour 31 Messengers sent on shore by Gama to look at the town 32, 33 Venus and the Nereids save the fleet from danger 35, 36 Venus appeals to Jupiter on behalf of the expedition 40 His reply 43 Mercury sent to earth 46 His message to Gama in a dream 47 How the vessels escaped 49 They meet two Moorish ships 49 Their account of Melinda and its king 50 Hospitable reception by the King of Melinda 51 Gama's address 52 The king's reply 53, 54 Night rejoicings in the ships and on shore 54, 55 Visit of the king to the fleet 55 Gama's speech 57 The king requests Gama to describe his country and relate its history 58

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