Were kept by the spainards when Pike and his men were released from captivity?

When Zebulon Pike and his men were released from captivity by the Spanish in 1807, they were kept under guard during their time in New Mexico. The Spaniards were wary of Pike's intentions, as he had been exploring the region and gathering intelligence. Despite their initial suspicions, Pike and his men were treated relatively well before being escorted back to the United States. The experience highlighted the tense relations between the U.S. and Spain during that period.