The matter in question was nothing more or less than an amicable great meeting between the two sovereigns and the King of Portugal, the wisest subjects of both attending.

A line was to be drawn from top to bottom of Ocean-Sea, and Portugal might discover to the east of it, and Spain to the west! The Holy Father would confirm, and so the mighty spoil be justly divided.
Every great geographer should come into counsel.

The greatest of them all, the Discoverer, surely so! The Queen urged the Admiral's presence.
But he could not go.

Sense of duty to his Viceroyship held him as with chains.

Then Bartholomew?
But Bartholomew was greatly needed for the war.