Still, in order to forward his designs, he sent his master-of-camp, Christoval de Azqueta, with pledges and securities made out by the royal officials, binding your Majesty's royal treasury in order to get the money there from merchandise, and paying interest on them--a transaction which was considered ridiculous to those who knew India.

He gave the master-of-camp sixteen thousand pesos which he borrowed in gold from the inhabitants of Manila, in order that he might bring back some necessary things.

The master-of-camp sailed in a ship accompanied by forty Spaniards to indicate his authority.

As yet, not one of them has been seen; and it is considered certain that all were drowned, since no further news has been heard of them.

On the other hand, Silva wrote to the viceroy of Nueva Espana that he was building that fleet, and requested money, men, and ammunition from him.