When the great Afonso Dalboquerque had been informed by Reys Nordim of the king's condition, he sent for D. Garcia de Noronha, his nephew, and all the captains, and related to them all that had taken place at the interview, desiring them each, one by one, to tell him how he should proceed in this business. All were unanimous in declaring that he ought to deliver the king out of the power of this tyrant, and command the same to leave the kingdom immediately with his brothers. This, then, having been agreed upon, whereas Afonso Dalboquerque had made up his mind that Reys Hamed should be put to death, although he had not communicated his intention to any one except to D. Garcia, his nephew (for, in any affair that was known to many, there could be no secret), he cast about to see if, by any way, with as little disturbance as might be, he could get him into his hands. Therefore, it was that from time to time he used to send him word, couched in gentle and mild language, that he was desirous of seeing him, and conversing with him.