rigorous rule arouses much resentment; and he obstinately refuses,
even when advised and warned, to give up his office. Finally, in
August of that same year, Sepúlveda is murdered by three religious
of his own order. One of these escapes from the islands; the other
two are hanged. Another meeting of the chapter is held (October 31,
1617) and Fray Alonso Baraona is made provincial.

Archbishop Vazquez de Mercado dies, and is succeeded by the Augustinian
Pedro de Arce. The Dutch make an attempt (1618) on Luzón, but are
defeated by Ronquillo at Playa Honda. Juan de Silva's death is followed
by the loss of the galleons that he had taken to Malaca. The Moro
pirates of Mindanao ravage the islands; a Spanish fleet is sent against
them, and destroys many of their craft. An Augustinian friar persuades
the survivors to surrender; these are afterward enslaved. Medina
gives some account of Baraona's management of affairs as provincial.

In the chapter of 1620 Juan Enríquez is elected provincial; he
administers his office with discretion and faithfulness. Various
events in his term are recorded by Medina. In that period the Recollect
Augustinians establish themselves in Cebú and Mindanao. An insurrection
arises in Bohol, originating among the native sorcerers or priests;
the Jesuit missionaries there induce the Spanish authorities at Cebú
to send troops against the rebels, who are subdued by the aid of the
Holy Child in Cebú. Another rising in Leyte is also put down, and the
islands are saved for Spain. A severe earthquake is felt in all the
islands, and does much damage. The constant danger of attack by the
Dutch greatly hinders the coming of missionaries to the islands. The
hardships and dangers experienced by a band of these gospelers are
depicted by our writer.