our purpose was peaceful.  They were thus reassured, and the chiefs—­the aged Rraxa [Raja], Aljandora, Maguno, Marlanavay, and Salelaxa, the principal men of that land—­prepared to come to receive us on the way.  Raxa Soliman, through fear on account of what he did last year, did not accompany the others.  When the governor learned that he did not come because of fear, he sent him by these chiefs assurance of safety.  On the following day he came, but displayed continual fear.  He excused himself for the past with fluency and adroitness; and, according to the reasons which he gave, there was no guilt in his actions.  “As you already know, there is no king and no sole authority in this land; but everyone holds his own view and opinion, and does as he prefers.  There were some persons more powerful than I, for, without license from me, they violated the peace and friendship, thus obliging me to be guilty of a lapse of duty.  But if it had not been done in this wise, and they had done it with my approbation and advice, I would merit punishment.  If I were king of this land, instead of being only the master of my own estate, the word I had given would not have been broken.  But as this depended on the many, I could not, nor can I henceforth, do more than personally endeavor that my subjects and friends keep the peace and friendship that was established.”  When the governor understood the cause, he granted general pardon for the past, charging that now and in the future the promises made must be fulfilled.  Therefore, in the name of his Majesty, he granted full grace.  Because of these and other reasons, and by means of many presents, this Raja and all the other chiefs were satisfied, and peace was well established.  A camp was formed in the land, and we have established a settlement, as well as we could; and every day more is being accomplished.

On the day of Pentecost there came to the shore of this settlement certain Moros of the region hereabout, some seventy in number, and with as many boats; they sent word to the governor that they came to fight with his troops.  He replied that they must consider well what they were doing, as he was not willing to command that they be killed, or to inflict any harm upon them.  On the contrary, he offered asylum and right of residence, that they might freely carry on their traffic.  Many other arguments, promises, and presents were given them, and Christian exhortations made; but to no effect, for they stubbornly grew more boisterous.  At this, the governor commanded that the master-of-camp, Martin de Goyti, should attack them.  This the latter did with exceeding promptness, taking with him such troops as he chose.  They embarked on several of the ships which had been made ready, leaving orders that the soldiers whom he had designated should follow him.  They proceeded to a place marked by certain estuaries, to engage the enemy in naval battle.  This was done, and the enemy were completely defeated; and they surrendered after inflicting but little injury upon the Spaniards, notwithstanding the great force of the enemy, and their many pieces of artillery.  When they saw that they were conquered by so few Christians, they were astonished; and fear was inspired in all the natives of the country, who hold the Moros in high estimation.  By this success, the country remained quiet for some time.