In these letters he related the burning of Limahon's fleet and the killing of many of his followers; and said that he held the pirate so closely besieged that escape was impossible, and that before long he must surrender; and that after taking him, either dead or alive, he would send him, as the governor of Manila had written and promised them.

Two presents accompanied these two letters, namely, a silver vessel and certain garments made of Castilian cloth--which the Chinese value highly--besides other rare articles which the Chinese do not possess.

He made most courteous apologies for not sending more, because of being in his present situation, and all his belongings at Manila.

That same day they arrived, under a favoring wind, at the port of Buliano, where they found Captain Omoncon awaiting them.

The latter received the message delivered to him by the sargento-mayor in the name of the master-of-camp, for which he returned hearty thanks, and renewed the promises that he had made to the governor.
[Chapters XI-XXIX inclusive treat of the departure of Omoncon and the Spanish priests and soldiers from Buliano for China, and the experiences of the latter in that country.