ABSTRACT
And he offered to go in person to the defence of the frigate but the governor had already given the matter over to Captain Francisco Paniagua with eight horse and 30 foot. Wherefore voluntarily and to serve your highness he went after the said captain with two horse and twelve slaves, all armed, and with the necessary food supplies. He overtook him on the road and they arrived at Point Hicacos where the frigate lay. The said ships had put to sea.
