[1492 by Mary Johnston]@TWC D-Link book1492 CHAPTER XVII 10/12
He touched the island, and we could trust him to be missionary, preaching with all fervor of heaven and the gods. Ay, me! Whatever the other's defection, he more than covered it, the return of the canoe aiding.
Santa Maria de la Concepcion became again friendly. But the Admiral that evening gave emphatic instruction to Martin and Vicente Pinzon and all the gathered Spaniards.
Just here, I think, began the rift between him and many.
Many would have by prompt taking, as they take in war.
Were not all these heathen and given? But he would have another way round, though often he compromised with war; never wanting war but forced by his time and his companions.
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