He ran quite thro the Island unto the Royal City it self, which he set on Fire with the Temples therein.

Insomuch that the King sent a Message to him signifying, that he was willing to become his Tributary.

But he proudly sent him word back again, That that would not serve his turn; He should not only he Tributary, but Slave to his Master the King of Portugal.

This the King of Cande could not brook, being of an high Stomach, and said, He would fight to the last drop of Blood, rather than stoop to that.

There were at this time many Commanders in the Generals Army who were natural Chingulays; with these the King dealt secretly, assuring them that if they would turn on his side, he would gratifie them with very ample Rewards.