Alonso García had been critically ill for several weeks.
It was close to a miracle that his half-dying body barely survived, and despite people washing and feeding him in various ways during that time, it was inevitable that he would become emaciated.
It took several days for Alonso to stagger but maintain his balance, and weeks for his sunken cheeks to return to normal.
It was quite a rapid recovery for someone who had stepped back from the threshold of death. Considering this also a miracle and blessing, he heard the news from those who had nursed him.
As was visible, San Agustin had fallen.
The troops maintaining the colony had either surrendered, died, or fled to the sea.
And with the news of San Agustin's fall, other strongholds in Florida collapsed in succession, and eventually Spain's hegemony within Florida crumbled.
Thus, the rebellion ignited by Alonso... had won.
"..."
Alonso remained stunned for a while after hearing that news.
