They had gone no farther than the Yaqui river but the story continued to circulate. Now suddenly there appeared three Spaniards and a Negro who had come from that same far north. They had spent hours in conference with Mendoza. There must have been exciting news. Facts didn't matter.
Rumors expand on hot air like a balloon.
There is no evidence that any of the four ever exaggerated on what they had seen. Yes, they had seen permanent houses, fertile valleys and the growing of squash, beans, and grain. They had seen cotton blankets of good quality, robes from wild cattle skins, pieces of turquoise, and that line copper bell that must have come from Mexico. The Viceroy was a cautious man. His regine was not long established.