His own cool and wary nature must have distrusted this "pauper pilot, promising rich realms." [9] [Footnote 9: "Nudo nocchier, promettitor di regni:"-- Chiabrea.] COLUMBUS'S AGREEMENT WITH THE COURT OF SPAIN.
The agreement between Columbus and their Catholic highnesses is to the following effect:-- The favours which Christopher Columbus has asked from the King and Queen of Spain in recompense of the discoveries which he has made in the ocean seas, and as recompense for the voyage which he is about to undertake, are the following:-- 1.

He wishes to be made admiral of the seas and countries which he is about to discover.

He desires to hold this dignity during his life, and that it should descend to his heirs.
This request is granted by the king and queen.
2.

Christopher Columbus wishes to be made viceroy of all the continents and islands.
Granted by the king and queen.
3.

He wishes to have a share, amounting to a tenth part, of the profits of all merchandise, be it pearls, jewels, or any other things, that may be found, gained, bought, or exported from the countries which he is to discover.
Granted by the king and queen.
4.