A soldier named Santiago, a native of Huelva, returned to Spain a wealthy man. His comrade Ponce died in Indian captivity. A soldier of the name of Mendes shared a similar fate; he was far advanced in years when he first joined our ranks.
Three of our men were killed in the battles of Tabasco; but Saldaña is the only one I remember by name.
Orteguilla the elder, and his son of the same name, who was some time page to Motecusuma, were killed by the Indians. Gaona, the brave Luis Farsan, and Morillas shared a similar fate.
Juan de Caceres died a rich man in Mexico.
Gonzalo Hurones and Ramirez the elder both died a natural death.
Rojas went to Peru.
Astorgos was an old man when he came to New Spain, and he died peaceably at Guaxaca.
The courageous soldier Valdovinos and Tostado both died among the Indians; a brother of the latter died more fortunately.
Guillen de la Loa, Andreas Nuñez, and the harper Pedro, with three other soldiers who came to us from one of Garay's vessels, are also deserving of notice. The first was killed by a cannon ball, one died a natural death, and the other in Indian captivity. The same misfortune befel Porras the red head, who was a beautiful singer.
Ortiz performed charmingly on the guitar, and gave lessons in dancing. He had been a miner at Cuba, and joined us with his friend Bartolomé Garcia, who possessed the finest horse of our whole troop. Both died in Indian captivity. The brave and excellent crossbow-man Serrano shared a similar fate.