[1492 by Mary Johnston]@TWC D-Link book1492 CHAPTER XXXII 9/21
In the Vega they established themselves. The Indians brought them "tribute", and they exacted over-tribute, and reviled and slew when it pleased them, and they took the Indian women, and if it pleased them they burned a village.
"Sorry tale," said Luis. "Old, sorry tale!" Indians came to Isabella and with fierce gesture and eyes that cast lances talked to Don Diego.
Don Diego sent a stern letter to Don Pedro Margarite.
Don Pedro answered that he was doing soldier's duty, as the Sovereigns would understand when it came before them.
Don Diego sent again, summoning him upon his allegiance to Isabella.
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