He said: Oh! that is only another way for the Admiral to try to get around me and get me to let him in.

I can't do it.

So, he sent back word a second time that he really could not, let Columbus come in.

I know you are a very clever sailor, he said, but, really, I think you must be mistaken about this storm.

At any rate, you will have time to go somewhere else before it comes on, and I shall be much obliged if you will.
Now, among the twenty-six vessels of the gold fleet was one in which was stored some of the gold that belonged to Columbus as his share, according to his arrangement with the king and queen.