193:. When the convoy was on its way it was attacked by ships from Kau and Dodinga in Jailolo Island (Halmahera) who acted on behalf of the VOC. The enemy managed to kill some of the crew, but the bulk of the convoy could break through and reach Tidore. The Dutch were irritated at their ally Ternate that had not been able to impede the delivery. At least some of this fits with the legend of Gurabesi. According to descendant of the royals of Raja Ampat, Herry Arfan of
132:(d. 1526), addressing him with "Jou, Jou" (Lord, Lord). The sultan promised to fulfil any wish from Gurabesi if he could help him repelling the invasion. Gurabesi then carved an arrowhead from a piece of sacred wood and led the Tidorese ships against the enemy. As he shot against the Jailolo fleet, the magic arrow pierced all the enemies. As a reward for the victory, Gurabesi received Al-Mansur's daughter Boki Taebah for his wife.
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At a time, Gurabesi set out with a large war canoe with 30 rowers, and reached Tidore after an adventurous journey where his supernatural power ensured that the men obtained good water and catches of fish. At the moment when the vessel arrived, Tidore was acutely threatened by a large armada from
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