Philip II of Spain had offered an amnesty if the Azores surrender, but his messenger met with a very hostile reception at Angra do Heroísmo (escaping to São Miguel, which had presented its allegiance to the King of Spain).
Felipe II de España ofrecera unha amnistía se as Azores rendíanse, pero o seu mensaxeiro atopouse cunha recepción moi hostil en Angra do Heroísmo (escapando a São Miguel, que presentara a súa lealdade a ao Rei de España).