1
In the meantime, Carvajal arrived at Bonao, accompanied by Miguel Ballester.
2
Ballester was a venerable man, gray-headed, and of a soldier-like demeanor.
3
By their advice he sent Caravajal and Ballester to treat.
4
Its commander, Miguel Ballester, was an old and staunch soldier, both resolute and wary.
5
He was reassured, however, by tidings from Miguel Ballester.
6
Ballester had scarcely received this letter, when the rebels began to arrive at the village of Bonao.
7
No sooner did the veteran Miguel Ballester hear of the arrival of Roldan, than he set forth to meet him.
8
Ballester found Roldan in company with Pedro Riquelme, Pedro de Gamez, and Adrian de Moxica, three of his principal confederates.
9
Miguel Ballester wrote, at the same time, to the admiral, urging him to agree to whatever terms the rebels might demand.
10
The garrison was commanded by a loyal soldier named Miguel Ballester, who closed the gates and defied the rebels, sending to the Adelantado for help.