Note 48 — Chapter XXXIX
Clements R. (Clements Robert) Markham translation
Friar Tomas de San Martin, Regent or Principal of the Dominicans. He left Lima before the Bishop, overtaking Pero Lopez and Ampuero at Vilcas. He was authorized to negotiate with Gonzalo Pizarro, to offer him certain terms, and to try to alienate his officers from him. These negotiations came to an end in January, 1544. The Regent was also empowered by the Judges to ascertain in what light they were looked upon by Pizarro. He was assured that the rebels desired that the Judges and their court should remain in accordance with the King’s orders. Pizarro sent a letter to the Judges by the Regent.