They had heard already that the enemy had plundered many Chinese and had filled their ships with great riches.

It was ascertained from a spy, who was the one who sent advices of what the enemy was doing, that two ships were six leguas from there, and the rest at Playa Honda.

That report was false, and was the reason why the most fortunate victory that could be desired was not obtained without bloodshed, and without any one escaping, as will be seen in this relation.

On receiving this news the commander began to trim his sails, in order to reach the two ships by dawn.

But finding nothing, he passed on to Playa Honda, where he arrived late, more than two hours after the sun had risen.