Varon Gabai notes that although two separate ideas both were personal because although as, Varon states, entrepreneurship was a focus, the Pizarro men also enjoyed the feel of political power, some more than others. The above appears to be the main elements of this chapter, but it is hard to tell what else the author is trying to reveal here. In a chapter that is suppose to be "before the conquest," it does not seem fitting to talk about the deaths of the brothers, their father and their wills.
In the remainder of Part I, Gabai tells readers of the rise and assassination of Francisco Pizarro, and the years to follow. By this point Francisco had become governor of Peru and had plenty, however in 1541 he was killed by the son of his one time partner now enemy, Diego de Almagro. In any case, this portion of the book builds up to Varon Gabai's idea that is the most unruly and educated of the brothers. The estate of Franciso became a coveted item, after some sacking of Francisco's various urban properties the estate fell into the hands of an able criado named Juan de Barbaran, then was passed on to Gonzalo Pizarro upon his return from the search for La Canela. After Gonzalo's rebellion and execution in 1548 the estate fell into the slippery hands of crown officials, but was soon pulled from them, by the very persistent, Hernando. A true pragmatist, he sealed his connection to Francisco's inheritance by marrying his niece, Dona Francisca, daughter of Dona, in 1552. From this point to his death Hernando was engaged in a determined battle to wrest a mayorazgo, the Marquesado de la Conquista, from the crown for his family's efforts. His story in fact makes up the core of Francisco Pizarro and his Brothers. Toward the end of Part I in chapter six, Rafael makes an excellent point about Hernando, .
"Hernando's real success lay in drawing out the trials so no definitive verdict against him could be given, thereby long avoiding the loss of the Peruvian estate.
