His prestige as an honorable and impartial man was so great that, even when his brothers were exiled, he suffered no persecution from the Spanish authorities, and was enabled to alleviate the sufferings of his compatriots.
His reputation as a noble and fair-minded individual earned him great respect, even during a period of turmoil when his siblings were forced to leave. He was spared persecution by the Spanish authorities and was able to provide solace to his fellow countrymen in their time of need.