Having finished the statement of his case as a good orator would, in declaring that his only remedy and only hope was in the greatness and generosity of the king, with whom he spoke aside for a short time, he was answered by the king in few words, so much to his satisfaction that immediately it made a change in his whole look, spirits, and bearing, rendering him most joyous.

Taking leave of the king, he went to kiss the queen's hand, and then that of the prince, to whom he said a few words, at the end of which he prayed the prince that he would intercede in his favour with the king.

And thence he was conducted to his lodgings by all the nobility that had accompanied him." After this, Bemoin had many conversations with the king, and always acquitted himself well.

Amongst other things, he gave information respecting various African nations, and especially of the king of a Jewish people, who in many things resembled Christians.

Here again the Portuguese monarch was delighted at finding himself upon the traces of Prester John.
BEMOIN'S FATE It must not be forgotten to mention, that the king made great rejoicings in honor of Bemoin's conversion, on which occasion the negro prince's attendants performed singular feats on horseback.
Bemoin maintained his favour at the Portuguese court, and succeeded in his object of obtaining military assistance.