I shall order a legal document drawn up and served upon him, because I believe it is a work of mercy to punish him, as he is so unbridled in his speech that some one must punish him without the rod: and it will not be so much against the conscience of the chastiser, and will injure him more.

Diego Mendez knows Master Bernal and his works very well.

The Governor wished to imprison him at Espanola and left him to my consideration.

It is said that he killed two men there with medicines in revenge for something of less account than three beans.

I would be glad of the licence to travel on muleback and of a good mule, if they can be obtained without difficulty.