Instead of recalling Haddock from the Mediterranean, the ministry built more ships and impressed more seamen. Thereupon Spain suspended the Asiento and refused to pay the promised indemnity unless Haddock were recalled.1 [Note 1 On April 12, 1740, the King ordered Montiano to maintain good relations with the French "during the present war," and to call on them for supplies and munitions (A. G. I., 87-6-18);