The wrecker's trade might flourish in Cornwall; but, like other crimes of civilization, it was unknown in St.Domingo.

The admiral was evidently touched to the heart, as well he might be, by the kindness of these Indians.

He thus expresses himself, "They are a loving, uncovetous people, so docile in all things, that I assure your highnesses I believe in all the world there is not a better people, or a better country; they love their neighbours as themselves, and they have the sweetest and gentlest way of talking in the world, and always with a smile." A COLONY FOUNDED.
The admiral resolved to found a colony in Guacanagari's land, "having found such good will and such signs of gold." In relating this, the Spanish historian, Herrera, makes some curious reflections.

He looks upon the loss of the vessel as providential, in order that the true faith might be preached in that country.

Then he says, how providence causes its work to be done, not on high motives only, but also on the ordinary ones which influence mankind.