He called out to his companions, and bade them escape.

But the men in white called out to him, and waved their hands, as if to assure him that there was no danger.

He did not trust them, however, but rushed back to the shore and the ship, as fast as he could, to report what he had seen to the Admiral.
Here, at last, was reason for hope that they had found one of the Asiatic missions of the Church.

Columbus at once landed a party, instructing them to go forty miles inland, if necessary, to find people.
But this party found neither path nor roadway, although the country was rich and fertile.

Another party brought back rich bunches of grapes, and other native fruits.