do the Indians of these islands keep peace and
friendship, who in our presence refuse or deny nothing; but twenty
paces away they keep nothing that they have promised. They have no
knowledge of truth, nor are they accustomed to it. Therefore it is
understood, that it will be very difficult to trade with them in a
friendly manner, unless they understand subjection or fear." On the
twenty-seventh of May, Legazpi ordered that the roll of those remaining
be taken, in order that it might be sent to New Spain. Certain men
of gentle birth, headed by one Pedro de Mena, objected to serving as
Legazpi's body-guard, saying that such was the duty of servants. The
master-of-camp hearing this, disrespect to the general, chided them,
and sentenced them to serve in the companies. In revenge for this some
one set fire to the house in which Legazpi's personal effects had been
stored. The fire was put out and the danger averted with difficulty,
during which "some of the soldiers were burned and hurt." De Mena and
Esteban Terra were arrested, and the latter was given a hearing and
found guilty. He was executed next morning. "From this it will be seen
that not only are there enemies outside, but even in the very camp
itself ... and it will be seen how necessary and suitable is the aid
that must come from Nueva Espana." (Tomo ii, no. xxvii, pp. 217-351.)

Zubu, May 28, 1565. Andres de Mirandaola writes to the king various
details of the expedition. "The products we have seen as yet among
the natives, are gold, cinnamon, and wax; and their trade consists in
these articles. And we are certain that these things can be had in
abundance if your vassals, the Spaniards, cultivate the friendship
of this land, for the aforesaid natives ... are a people who live
without any restraint, neither regarding nor respecting those whom they
designate as their seigniors.... It will be necessary for your majesty
to conquer this region, for I believe without any doubt, that by no
other way can it prove beneficial; nor can the Christian religion
be otherwise advanced, because the people are extremely vicious,
treacherous, and possessed of many evil customs. Therefore it is
necessary for your majesty to order the conquest of this region, which
can be done, with our Lord's aid, without much loss, if your majesty
order people, arms, and ammunition to be provided, of all of which
we suffer great lack at present." He tells of the damage inflicted
on the Spanish in the