Consequently
if they came to Manila they would be punished. "Finally, because
we Spaniards always justify our causes, and we pride ourselves on
the fact that no one in the world can say that we usurp other men's
possessions or make war on our friends, all that is herein promised
will be fulfilled. And hereafter let those in China understand that
we never do anything through fear, or because of the threats of our
enemies." Don Pedro concludes by offering to continue the friendship
with the kingdoms of China by new bonds of peace, saying that he would
release the prisoners in his galleys in due time, although he first
intended to make use of them, as he did, in the expedition of Maluco,
which would soon be despatched. All this he strictly observed.
Don Pedro received other letters during those same days from the
emperor of Japon, in which, after thanking him for a present of
grape wine--besides other rich presents--that Don Pedro had sent him,
he earnestly requested commerce....
[This letter, of which Argensola presents a mere synopsis, is given
complete by Morga, _q.
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