We speak to you today in the name of the King and Queen of Spain. They rule these lands because long ago, God created the world and all people. God gave one man, Saint Peter, the power to lead the entire human race. Saint Peter became the first pope, and all people were meant to follow him. After him, new popes were chosen to continue this leadership. One of these popes gave the lands you live on to the King and Queen of Spain. Because of that gift, they are your rightful rulers.
Many other people who heard this message before you accepted the King and Queen as their lords. They welcomed Spanish priests and agreed to hear about the Catholic faith. They became Christians, not because they were forced, but because they chose to believe. These people were treated kindly and were given rights and protection. Now, we ask you to do the same. Accept the Church, the pope, and the King and Queen as your leaders. If you do, you and your families may live in peace, and no one will harm you or your land.
But if you refuse, and delay on purpose, we will act with the power God has given us. We will come into your land by force. We will make war against you and take you, your families, and your property. We will make you slaves and take your goods as punishment for not obeying your rightful rulers. If this happens, the fault will be yours, not ours, because we gave you a chance to agree peacefully. Let all here be witnesses that we have warned you.