The Indies and Cathay are full of gold and jewels; Columbus will bring you home shiploads of treasures.

Spain has conquered the Moors; Columbus will help you conquer Cathay.
In fact, they talked to Queen Isabella so strongly and so earnestly, that she, too, became excited over this chance for glory and riches that she had almost lost, Quick! send for Columbus.

Call him back! she said.
I agree to his terms.

If King Ferdinand cannot or will not take the risk, I, the queen, will do it all.

Quick! do not let the man get into France.