 Drake stayed for two weeks and ransomed the town but on hearing no answer he ordered the town destroyed and so it was set ablaze.All of the ships in the harbour which consisted of frigates, barks and galliots were thoroughly pillaged after which they were all destroyed or burnt.Although no money was found in the town, a watchtower on the summit of a nearby hill was discovered which contained a chest of silver along with two bars of gold, some pearls and other valuables.