Note 53 — Chapter XLI
Clements R. (Clements Robert) Markham translation
Pedro de Puelles came to Peru with Alvarado in 1534, and was Lieutenant-Governor of Quito during the expedition of Gonzalo Pizarro into Quijos. He was at the battle of Chupas, and in 1544 was appointed Governor of Huanuco by Vaca de Castro. He was confirmed in this office by the Viceroy and was well received by him. Yet he joined Gonzalo Pizarro, went in chase of the Viceroy, and when Carbajal turned back owing to Centeno’s proceedings, Puelles was made Camp Master. At Añaquito he ordered the Viceroy to be killed. Puelles was again Governor of Quito. Returning to Lima he urged Gonzalo Pizarro to declare himself King. Then he resolved to betray Pizarro and join Gasca, but he was assassinated by his own officers.