The government remained in the hands of the Audiencia, because of the death of Don Juan de Silva, knight of the Order of Santiago, governor and captain-general of these islands.  He sailed for Malaca with ten galleons, accompanied by two of our religious, father Fray Juan de Montemayor, [37] and father Fray Lucas de Atienza.  The Audiencia governed most carefully and successfully, for it had very good results in whatever it attempted.  It was rumored that the Dutch enemy were returning to the islands with a greater force, as they had heard of the death of that man—­who must be immortal, and for fear of whom they were lost; for daily they were indicating this in their conduct.  For as he routed them at Playa Honda, in 1610, they had no wish to fall into his power a second time.  But now, without any fear, they were about to return to retrieve their loss and past reputation.  The Audiencia appointed as commander-in-chief of the Pintados Don Diego de Quinones, one of the most valiant and courageous gentlemen ever in this land.  His first act was to strengthen the fort of Sugbu, in case the enemy should attack at that point.  While he was busy in that occupation, news came from Otong of the approach of the Dutch with ten galleons, and of their intention to colonize the point of Ilong-ylong.  Instantly, he ordered a boat, loaded it with bread and cheese, and went to Otong.  In the nine days’ interval until the Dutch arrived, he built a redoubt of wood and fascines, where he awaited the enemy, who arrived September 29.  Don Diego had but few men, although a company from Ternate was there, who happened to come there in a wrecked fragata.  They were of no little service.  His artillery consisted of small pieces which shot a ball no larger than a very small orange.  He had about one hundred men.  Lazaro de Torres was their captain, a man of great courage, and than whom no one, in such opportunities, has been more fortunate.  His alferez was Don Pedro Zara, a very courageous soldier.  In short, they fought so that it appeared rather rashness than bravery.  Two of our religious were there, father Fray Jeronimo de Alvarado and Fray Juan de Morales, besides the parish priest of the town, Bartolome Martes.  They confessed the troops, and encouraged them.  The balls rained down, and thus they penetrated throughout the fort, as if it had been paper.  No place was safe, for the enemy commanded the entire fort from their topmasts; and no sooner did any one mount the parapet than he was shot.  The commander was wounded, as was Don Pedro Zara.  Within that redoubt all were heaped sweltering in their own blood, awaiting death.  For, as often as the enemy invested that small fort or redoubt, the Spaniards resisted bravely and killed many of them.  But finally, at the end, the victory had to remain with the conqueror, who could be none other than the Dutch as they had so strong forces.  But our Lord in such a conflict aided His own, who were fighting there for His honor under