I have not sat there since, in order to give no grounds for contention, although I know that it is my proper place, and that the Audiencia have deprived me of it against all right.

What was done in this matter was sent also to the royal Council last year.

I entreat that your Majesty will be so good as to have the Audiencia and myself informed as to what must be observed in regard to these two points; for it is neither right that they should take umbrage at me, nor for me to do what I should not.
After their arrival in this city, there was but little harmony between the president and auditors.

Their discord was so public, that it caused great scandal here.

I tried to restore peace between them, and for that purpose came to this city, leaving the visitation that I was making.