“The valiant captain Juan Beltrán, a mulatto, son of a black man and an Indian woman, is worthy of eternal memory for his great deeds among those savages. He was very deferential toward the Spaniards, and very obedient and loyal to them. With the Indians he was fearless; they stood in awe of him and respected him, to such a degree that the mere mention of his name was often enough to intimidate the Indians and put their forces to flight. The Spaniards on several occasions, seeing themselves hard put to it, gave out that Captain Juan Beltrán was coming to them, and thus they gained the victory; such authority did he have with them, and such respect and fear did they show him. Accordingly for his sterling character and his bravery, Governor Martín García de Loyola, in His Majesty’s name, presented him with 500 Indians and gave him the title of Infantry Captain. He was a valiant governor and captain for them. With his 500 Indians he built his fort two leagues from Villarica, and they were very obedient to him. He made himself respected and feared in all the neighboring provinces, into which he made long malocas or raids, bringing back great prizes. So long as he lived, Villarica was well defended and could rely on his aid and protection, until they finally killed him. His loss was the end of the Spaniards, and they perished at the hands of the Indians. Merely to write his victories and heroic deeds against the savages in His Majesty’s service and in defense of the Spaniards, would require an entire volume (Restall 2000:171–205).”