The Nina's people would not receive them, reproached them as traitors, and in their own vessel came to the scene of danger.

Columbus was obliged to transfer to her the crew of the Santa Maria.
So soon as it was day, their friendly ally, Guacanagari, came on board.
With tears in his eyes, he made the kindest and most judicious offers of assistance.

He saw Columbus's dejection, and tried to relieve him by expressions of his sympathy.

He set aside on shore two large houses to receive the stores that were on the Santa Maria, and appointed as many large canoes as could be used to remove these stores to the land.

He assured Columbus that not a bit of the cargo or stores should be lost, and this loyal promise was fulfilled to the letter.
The weather continued favorable.