[30] Chachapoyas.
[31] On his way to Spain to solicit the governorship of Popayán, and other parts he had explored.
[32] There is no mention of this expedition led by Pineda, in the account given by Garcilaso de la Vega.
[33] Garcilaso gives the number at 340—cavalry 150, the rest infantry.
[34] Garcilaso gives 4,000 Indians laden with supplies, and materials for buildings, bridges, or vessels, 4,000 head of swine, and a flock of llamas.
[35] True, but it does not follow that no others could.
[36] Garcilaso calls it Sumaco, but Herrera has Zumaque.
[37] Garcilaso describes this tree as very tall with leaves like a laurel, the fruit growing in clusters, and resembling an acorn. Herrera describes it as like an olive with large pods, the tree attaining a height of thirty feet.
[38] The Sweet Sea (Mar Dulce) was another name for the Marañón. The "arm" was the river Napo.
[39] The Coca, principal tributary of the Napo.