In this encounter two of the Indians were wounded, one by a sword, one by an arrow.

It would seem that he did not show them the power of firearms.
This was in the Bay of Samana, which Columbus called "The Bay of Arrows," from the skirmish or quarrel which took place there.

They then sailed sixty-four miles cast, a quarter northeast, and thought they saw the land of the Caribs, which he was seeking.

But here, at length, his authority over his crew failed.

The men were eager to go home;--did not, perhaps, like the idea of fight with the man-eating Caribs.