It is believed that Miguel's mother had sent a boatman to pick up the prince and with a message to see her upon arriving in Lisbon, in order to tell her where his loyalties lay.
Arvatakse, et Migueli ema oli saatnud talle vastu paadimehe, kellel oli kaasas sõnum, et Lissabonis peaks prints külastama oma ema ja talle teatama, kellele ta õigupoolest lojaalne on.