He is an old soldier, having served from his youth, and is as obedient and attentive as when a youth.

He deserves thoroughly what is said in the opinion, but I would be sorry to have him go from here before me, for I am glad to have the aid of soldiers who have always professed the trade of arms.

On that account your Majesty should not neglect to concede him the favor that he requests, for he has also deserved it, as appears from his papers.
[_Marginal note_: "It is well.

In these relations and reports made by the Audiencia, charge them in the assembly that they try to make them with the exactness and integrity that the case requires.

Inasmuch as the importunity and presumption of the parties necessitates at times that unsuitable things be said or done, the remedy for that will be for you to send--in a separate letter, that treats only of this matter--an annual relation of the persons who have had their reports taken under color of remuneration for services.