The Viceroy ordered the Treasurer Manuel dc Espinal to go to the city of Arequipa, giving him powers to raise troops with the title of captain. When he arrived there was a meeting of the magistrates who refused to comply, saying that they were on bad terms with the Treasurer, and that they would do nothing for him nor receive him as captain. But they added that they would go to Lima to serve, of their own free wills. The Treasurer returned alone. After him came Francisco Noguerol de Ulloa, who was then Alcalde, and Hernando de Toro. Juan de Arvés and others went to the city of Leon which is in Huanuco, where Pedro de Puelles, a native of Seville, was in office, an astute leader in wars with the Indians, a good citizen, and with much experience in administration, having been lieutenant to the governor of Quito, besides other appointments. He had corresponded with Gonzalo Pizarro and knew his movements. He had also received letters from the Viceroy. He had also sent an officer to collect provisions along the road from Cuzco to Lima, for until then many were still neutral, not caring to declare themselves either friends of Pizarro or servants of the King. Pizarro’s messenger had brought Puelles a most gracious letter with great promises. The Viceroy was anxious that help should come from those parts for the King. He sent Jeronimo de Villegas, a friend both of himself and of Pizarro, to proceed to Huanuco and tell Pedro de Puelles to come down to Lima with all the arms and horses he could collect for the service of the King our Lord. His loyalty had always been staunch, and the Viceroy could not doubt that it was still and that he would comply with the order with all possible despatch. Villegas was glad of the opportunity of joining Pizarro, so that the Viceroy had sent good ambassadors. He was given his instructions and he gladly promised the Viceroy to lose no time, and that he would return with Pedro de Puelles and all the followers he could collect. So Villegas left Lima very joyfully to do quickly what he did do.