Aires Gomes, the squire
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O outro velho, que caminhava a seu lado com o chapéu na mão, era Aires Gomes, seu escudeiro e antigo companheiro de sua vida aventureira; o fidalgo depositava a maior confiança na sua discrição e zelo.
The other old man, who walked at his side hat in hand, was Aires Gomes, his squire and old companion of his adventuring life; the fidalgo placed the greatest trust in his discretion and zeal.
The other old man, hat in hand at his side, is Aires Gomes — Dom Antônio's squire and old companion of his adventuring life, in whom the fidalgo places his fullest trust.
The loyal old retainer — a fixture of the chivalric romance. Hat in hand marks the rank between them, but 'companion of his adventuring life' marks the bond.
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