 According to satirical verses by Gonzalo Ocampo, in reference to Alvarado crossing a causeway gap during the escape, Alvarado's escape became known as "Salto de Alvarado" ("Alvarado's Leap").Pedro then participated in the Siege of Tenochtitlan, commanding one of four forces under Cortés.Alvarado was wounded when Guatemoc attacked all three Spanish camps on the feast day of St. John.