Note XV‑45 — Chapter XV · PANAMÁ AND PERU. 1538-1550.
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Fernandez, Hist. Peru, pt. i. lib. ii. cap. xxi. Gasca did not hear of the death of the viceroy until after his landing at Nombre de Dios, but smothered his resentment, and even declared that if Pizarro would not receive him he would return to the emperor. Garcilaso de la Vega, Hist. Peru, ii. 170. See, also, Gomara, Hist. Ind., 228. Gasca's letter to Verdugo, then awaiting the emperor's orders at Cartagena, is also characteristic of the subtle churchman: 'Embió a decir á Melchor Verdugo, que venia con ciertos Compañeros á servirle, no viniese, sino que estuviese á la mira.' Garcilaso de la Vega, Hist. Peru, ii. 269. See, also, Herrera, dec. viii. lib. ii. cap. v.