They went to protect the Chinese; for, although it was not known that there were Hollanders there, it was thought best to take timely precaution, lest they come to commit robberies, as they have done in previous years.

The galleon which went as admiral's ship sprang such a leak that it was forced to return to port, but when it had arrived there the rest of the fleet continued their journey.

They were in this place [where they meet the Chinese] until the beginning of May, when they returned to Cavite.

Don Luis Fajardo, brother of the governor, went as general of the fleet, and, as he was very young, other captains, brave and experienced in war, were assigned to him as companions and counselors.
The number of ships which have come this year to these islands from all parts of the world with rich merchandise has been great.

Some four or five have come from Japon, although some of them were lost on the coast of Manila with all their large cargoes.