Of the diligence that was done to find out what sort of people the Portugals were; and how the judicial enquiry was made into their imprisonment.

The Portugals had for great enemies a China man and pilot of one of the ships that were taken, and a China youth who was a Christian, and who from a child was brought up among the Portugals; moved by gifts and promises. The youth was returned to the Portugals by means of a petition which was drawn up for them by a China prisoner, who when they had read it, immediately ordered the youth to be handed over. The Louthias did always show themselves glad to hear the Portugals in their defence, which was a source of great comfort to them. It was also a great help to them that they all spoke through one interpreter and so did not contradict each other. All the examinations and diligences necessary in the business being ended, the Quinchay willing to depart for the Court with his company, would first see the Portugals and give a sight of himself to the city.