He sailed for Malaca
with ten galleons, accompanied by two of our religious, father
Fray Juan de Montemayor, [37] and father Fray Lucas de Atienza. The
Audiencia governed most carefully and successfully, for it had very
good results in whatever it attempted. It was rumored that the Dutch
enemy were returning to the islands with a greater force, as they
had heard of the death of that man--who must be immortal, and for
fear of whom they were lost; for daily they were indicating this
in their conduct. For as he routed them at Playa Honda, in 1610,
they had no wish to fall into his power a second time. But now,
without any fear, they were about to return to retrieve their loss
and past reputation. The Audiencia appointed as commander-in-chief
of the Pintados Don Diego de Quinones, one of the most valiant
and courageous gentlemen ever in this land. His first act was to
strengthen the fort of Sugbu, in case the enemy should attack at that
point. While he was busy in that occupation, news came from Otong of
the approach of the Dutch with ten galleons, and of their intention
to colonize the point of Ilong-ylong.
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