ABSTRACT

The Governor having decided to send Hernando Pizarro to Cuzco, called a meeting of all who were in his camp, soldiers as well as captains, and said that his age and increasing infirmities prevented him from advancing to chastise the forces of Almagro, but it would give him the greatest satisfaction if they would follow the lead of his brothers. They all answered that they were contented to serve under his brothers as he desired. As the citizens of Lima had to return with the Governor, Peranzures was appointed to a captaincy in place of Diego de Agüero. Eugenio de Moscoso was also given a captaincy. Francisco de Orellana became Ensign-general, Villalba was Sergeant Major, and for Captain of artillery… 1 .