down a rich man in Vera Cruz, both died a natural death.
Sindos de Portillo received a very lucrative commendary, which produced him considerable riches. But he relinquished all his worldly goods, sold them by public auction, distributed the money among the poor, and entered the order of the brothers of charity.
The courageous soldier Quintero likewise entered this order, possessed considerable property, and gave it all to the church.
Alonso de Aguilar was also a man of wealth, and he sold all he possessed and entered the order of the Dominicans.
Another rich soldier, named Varguillas, entered the order of the Franciscans, but subsequently left the cloister again.
Another excellent soldier, named Escalante, who was very neat in his person and an excellent cavalry soldier, also entered the Franciscan order.
Gaspar Diaz, of Old Castile, was