THE

LIFE AND VOYAGES

OF

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS;

TO WHICH ARE ADDED THOSE OF

HIS COMPANIONS.

BY WASHINGTON IRVING.

Venient annis

Sæcula seris, quibus Oceanus
Vincula rerum laxet, et ingens
Pateat tellus, Typhisque novos
Detegat Orbes, nec sit terris
Ultima Thule.

SENECA: Medea.

AUTHOR'S REVISED EDITION.

VOL. II.

CASSELL & COMPANY, LIMITED:

LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK & MELBOURNE.

1885.

200

CONTENTS.

BOOK VIII.

Page

CHAP. I.—Arrival of the Admiral at Isabella.-Character of Bartholomew

Columbus

9

CHAP. II.-Misconduct of Don Pedro Margarite, and his Departure from

the Island

16

CHAP. III.-Troubles with the Natives.-Alonzo de Ojeda besieged by

Caonabo

CHAP. IV.-Measures of Columbus to restore the Quiet of the Island.-

Expedition of Ojeda to surprise Caonabo

CHAP. V.-Arrival of Antonio de Torres with four Ships from Spain.-

His Return with Indian Slaves

38

CHAP. VI.-Expedition of Columbus against the Indians of the Vega.—

Battle

CHAP. VII.-Subjugation of the Natives.-Imposition of Tribute

CHAP. VIII.—Intrigues against Columbus in the Court of Spain.-Aguado

sent to investigate the Affairs of Hispaniola

CHAP. IX.-Arrival of Aguado at Isabella.-His arrogant Conduct.-

Tempest in the Harbor

CHAP. X.-Discovery of the Mines of Hayna

BOOK IX.

CHAP. I.-Return of Columbus to Spain with Aguado

CHAP. II.—Decline of the Popularity of Columbus in Spain.-His Recen

tion by the Sovereigns at Burgos -He proposes a Third Voyage

CHAP. III.-Preparations for a Third Voyage.-Disappointments and

Delays.

Page

90

BOOK X.

CHAP. I. Departure of Columbus from Spain on his Third Voyage.-

Discovery of Trinidad

CHAP. II.-Voyage through the Gulf of Paria

· 101

109

CHAP. III. Continuation of the Voyage through the Gulf of Paria.-

Return to Hispaniola

. 119

CHAP. IV. Speculations of Columbus concerning the Coast of Paria

128

BOOK XI.

CHAP. I.-Administration of the Adelantado.-Expedition to the Province

of Xaragua

127

CHAP. II. Establishment of a Chain of Military Posts.-Insurrection of

Guarionex, the Cacique of the Vega

147

CHAP. III.-The Adelantado repairs to Xaragua to receive Tribute

CHAP. IV. Conspiracy of Roldan

CHAP. V. The Adelantado repairs to the Vega in relief of Fort Concep-

tion. His Interview with Roldan

167

CHAP. VI.-Second Insurrection of Guarionex, and his Flight to the

Mountains of Ciguay

. 173

CHAP. VII.-Campaign of the Adelantado in the Mountains of Ciguay . 178

BOOK XII.

CHAP. I.-Confusion in the Island.-Proceedings of the Rebels at Xaragua 187

CHAP. II.-Negotiation of the Admiral with the Rebels.-Departure of

Ships for Spain

193

CHAP. III.-Arrangement with the Rebels

200

CHAP. IV.—Another Mutiny of the Rebels; and Second Arrangement

with them

CHAP. V.-Grants made to Roldan and his Followers.-Departure of sev-

eral of the Rebels for Spain

219

CHAP. VI.-Arrival of Ojeda with a Squadron at the Western part of the

Island.-Roldan sent to meet him

224

CHAP. VII.-Manoeuvres of Roldan and Ojeda

230