ABSTRACT
First traces of Portuguese merchants in England — Their treatment in England — Episode of La Cardinale — Dealings of Henry III. with Portuguese merchants in Bordeaux — Nature of Portugal's trade with England— Commercial policy of King Diniz of Portugal—Disputes between the Portuguese merchants and Edward I.'s French subjects— Settlement by arbitration—Recognised position in England of the Portuguese merchants—Carta Mercatoria—Favourable policy of Edward III. towards Portuguese merchants—The English king's treaty with the merchants of Lisbon and Oporto— Decision of an English admiral with regard to captured Portuguese merchandise.
