In an interchange of views which lasted but a few hours, mutual suspicion, jealousy, and resentment prevented their reaching an effective understanding.

The Protector, it would seem, thought the Liberator actuated by a boundless ambition that would not endure resistance.

Bolivar fancied San Martin a crafty schemer plotting for his own advancement.

They failed to agree on the three fundamental points essential to their further cooperation.

Bolivar declined to give up the province of Quito.