14/27 Leaving upon our right Grand Canary we stood for the island of Gomera. Here we found deep, clear water close to shore, a narrow strand, a small Spanish fort and beginnings of a village, and inland, up ravines clad with a strange, leafless bush, plentiful huts of the conquered Guanches. Our three ships came to anchor, and the Admiral went ashore, the captains of the _Pinta_ and the Nina following. Juan Lepe was among the rowers. The Admiral, walking alone, met him between sea and bright green trees, and here stood the two and conversed while we watched. |