The Governor of Calecut seeth various pictures upon the banners of the Armada; and heareth the account of them given by Paul da Gama: Origin of the word “Lusitania”: Glorious feats of the Portugueze Kings (and of their Vassals) till the reign of King D. Afonso V : The Samori ordereth the Haruspices to consult futurity respecting the Armada: They report to him evil of the Navigators: They attempt to destroy Da Gama who satisfieth the King in a notable speech.
Seen are the Founders of the Lusian race, (1–42) And Braves whose valiant actions brightest shine, On Mem’ory’s page deserving highest place, And tuneful hymn, and Poet’s numbered line: What way of Calecut the Regents base (43–end) Consult the famous Augurs who design, Bought with all-puissant bribes, to show their skill, And by their cunning the Discov’erers kill.