He recounted briefly the events of his voyage--a story more interesting than the tale told in the court of Dido by Aeneas, like whom he had almost perished close to home, and he concluded his unpretending narrative by showing what new things and creatures he had brought with him.
MARKS OF APPROBATION.
Ferdinand and Isabella fell on their knees, giving thanks to God with many tears; and then the choristers of the royal chapel closed the grand ceremonial by singing the "Te Deum." Afterwards men walked home grave and yet happy, having seen the symbol of a great work, something to be thought over for many a generation.

Other marks of approbation for Columbus were not wanting.

The agreement between him and the sovereigns was confirmed.
An appropriate coat of arms, then a thing of much significance, was granted to him in augmentation of his own.

In the shield are conspicuously emblazoned the Royal Arms of Castile and Leon.

Nothing can better serve to show the immense favour which Columbus had obtained at court by his discovery than such a grant; and it is but a trifling addition to make, in recounting his now honours, that the title of Don was given to him and his descendants, and also to his brothers.