Whence the gold?
It seemed from high mountains far behind the country of Paria.

It was dangerous in the extreme to go there! "Because of the light which repels all darkness!" said the Admiral.

"When we go there, it must be gently and humbly like shriven men." It was August.

He knew that Don Bartholomew in Hispaniola craved his return.

The three ships, too, were weatherworn, with seams that threatened gaping.