Escalona, the younger, died in Indian captivity. The three soldiers Arevalo, Juan Leon, and Madrigal, who settled in Vera Cruz, never fought in any of our battles, and all three died a natural death.
Lencero, to whom the Venta belonged, known as the Venta[59] de Lencero, between Vera Cruz and la Puebla, was an excellent soldier, and entered the order of the brothers of charity. His example was followed by Alonso Duran, who was near-sighted, and generally performed the office of sacristan.
Navarro, who generally kept company with Sandoval's servants, died a natural death at Vera Cruz.
Another courageous soldier, Alonso Talavera, died in Indian captivity.
Of the two Indians whom we took with us from Cuba, one died in Indian captivity, the other in his bed.
The drummer Benito Bejel, who had served in the Italian campaigns, and Alonso Romero, who settled down a rich man in Vera Cruz, both died a natural death.
Sindos de Portillo received a very lucrative commendary, which produced him considerable riches. But he relinquished all his worldly goods, sold them by public auction, distributed the money among the poor, and entered the order of the brothers of charity.
The courageous soldier Quintero likewise entered this order, possessed considerable property, and gave it all to the church.
Alonso de Aguilar was also a man of wealth, and he sold all he possessed and entered the order of the Dominicans.
Another rich soldier, named Varguillas, entered the order of the Franciscans, but subsequently left the cloister again.