While certain of the Spaniards were settling themselves in possession of the Isthmus5 and parts of Central America, others were engaged in like manner elsewhere. Among the latter was Hernan Cortés, who sailed from Cuba, in 1519, for the conquest of Mexico, which was accomplished6 in 1521. So great was the glory of this achievement, complete details of which will be given in a later volume of this work, that fresh hordes7 flocked to the banner of its hero, whose further efforts toward conquest in different directions were little more than triumphal marches. On nearly every side his captains found rich provinces and populous8 settlements which promised flattering rewards in tributes, plantations9, and submissive slaves; or their ears were filled with reports of still greater cities, still richer territories, further on. From such substance rumor10 blew its gaudy11 bubbles, which danced in iridescent12 hues13 and ever increasing size before the eyes of the conquerors15, 523 luring16 them on into the depths of mysterious regions beyond. Insatiate, a world apiece would scarcely satisfy them now.
OUTLOOK FROM MEXICO.
Of the several points toward which expeditions were sent out from the Mexican capital by its conqueror14, the southern regions seemed in some respects the most alluring17. Information came to Cortés of the high culture of the inhabitants in that quarter, of their manifold wealth, their palaces and great cities, all magnified by mystery and distance. Further than this, the possibility, nay18, the certainty that Spaniards moving northward19 from the Panamá region would soon be in possession there if not forestalled20, made delay seem dangerous. Hence it was that Oajaca and Chiapas were quickly made to open their portals; and now the redoubtable21 Pedro de Alvarado, second only to Cortés himself, was entering Tehuantepec to rend22 the veil which enfolded the Quiché kingdom, and to disclose the splendor23 of Utatlan.
Likewise the northern seaboard to the south of Yucatan claimed attention. This could scarcely now be called an undiscovered country, for Spaniards as well as natives poured into the conqueror's ears the sure truth of what might be expected. There were pilots whose course had led them along the coast of Hibueras, or Honduras,[XVII-1] and who charmed their hearers with tales of gold so abundant that fishermen used nuggets for sinkers. In this there was nothing startling to Cortés, however, for since his first entry into Mexico he had received such information touching this Honduras country, particularly two provinces, that were but one third true, "they would far exceed Mexico in wealth, and equal her in the size of towns, in the number of inhabitants, and in culture."[XVII-2]
These reports could not be disregarded. An expedition 524 to this region would also be able to meet that of Alvarado, and crowned with success the two could then carry conquest onward25, till sullen26 ocean, east, and west, and south, alone might bar the progress of their arms. Great would be also the reward in wealth and souls. Another wish, the discovery of a strait, ruled Cortés with equal strength. It was now known how short a distance lay between the two oceans, and this long narrow strip of intervening land might in some one of its many inlets hide the passage, though it was toward the north that the conquistador looked chiefly for it. The subject had been specially27 commended to him by the emperor. "Knowing the desire of your Majesty," writes Cortés, "to discover the secret of this strait, and the great benefit which your royal crown will derive28 therefrom, I shall leave all other interests and gains to follow this course."[XVII-3] As an earnest of his intention Cortés had begun to build vessels30 at Zacatula, on the South Sea, as early as 1522, and with these he would explore the coast northward till the passage was found, or proved not to exist. In the North Sea also fleets were prepared to coast northward to Newfoundland, and southward to the Isthmus.
The expeditions were all delayed, the first by conflagration31, the others by incidents at Pánuco which for a time diverted all available forces. The latter difficulty over, Cortés reverted32 to his pet project, and the Atlantic fleet, which had been for several months at considerable expense waiting orders for sailing south, was now reinforced to muster33 six vessels fully34 equipped, with nearly four hundred Spaniards and thirty horses.[XVII-4]
So important an expedition called for a lieutenant35 not only brave and able, but trustworthy. Amongst 525 the three or four thus esteemed36 by the great conqueror was Cristóbal de Olid,[XVII-5] before mentioned, who, owing to his prominent position under Governor Velazquez of Cuba, had been appointed captain under Cortés when he set out for the subjugation37 of Montezuma's empire. His devotion, courage, and ability had made him a favorite, and at the fall of Mexico he had been rewarded with an ample share of the treasures and encomiendas. While lacking in sincerity38 and depth of thought, and being less fit for the council, he possessed39 qualities which made him an admirable executive officer. He was at this time about thirty-seven, of powerful physique and stentorian40 voice, which contributed not a little to his success as a leader.[XVII-6]
Several of the old campaigners, but lately ensconced in snug41 plantations where they were enjoying a post-bellum repose42, were called to aid Olid. This they did, though not always consenting with cheerful faces. Among the number was Captain Briones, a turbulent fellow, who had brought some scars from the wars in Italy, and, after airing his profane43 vocabulary as commander of brigantines during the siege of Mexico, had nursed a hatred44 against Cortés for services that he fancied to have been ill paid.[XVII-7] Two priests were added to the expedition.
DEPARTURE OF OLID.
Olid was instructed to direct his course to Cape45 Hibueras, and after founding a fortified46 settlement to despatch47 the three largest vessels to Cuba for supplies, while the three smaller, under command of Hurtado de Mendoza, the cousin of Cortés, were to search for a strait as far as Darien, exploring first the gulf48 thereabout, 526 that is the Bahía de la Ascension, as the instructions read, from which "many pilots believe a strait to lead into the other sea." The fleet left San Juan de Chalchiuhcuecan, the present Vera Cruz, January 11, 1524, for Habana, where an agent of Cortés was then purchasing additional arms, horses, and stores for Olid.[XVII-8]
Let traitors49 beware of treachery. Cortés had been untrue to Governor Velazquez: by what law of compensation could he expect subordinates to be true to him? Scarcely was the fleet adrift before Briones was whispering his commander treason. And when on landing at Habana the Cuban governor, with all the hatred of foiled ambition, joined the foes50 of Cortés to work upon the fidelity51 of his captain, Olid was shaken. "Mexico by right is mine," argued the governor. "It is I who am your rightful chief, and I absolve52 you from the miscreant53 you follow. Strike out from him, as did he from me; I will furnish men and money, and the king shall know of your conduct and reward it."[XVII-9]
Ere the fleet left Cuba Olid had decided54 on his course. He had learned prudence55, however, under his wily chief, and resolved to do nothing decisive, until he found himself strong enough, and had learned whether the country was worth the risk.[XVII-10] On landing, 527 therefore, some fourteen leagues east of Caballos, the 3d of May, he not only took possession in the name of Cortés, but appointed the officials named by him. The papers of possession, however, bore Olid's name.[XVII-11] To the town here founded was given the name of Triunfo de la Cruz, from the day of landing.[XVII-12]
Olid was not long in openly declaring his intentions. Most of his company acquiesced56; a few did not. These latter to the number of three score, under an officer named Valenzuela, after robbing the town during the absence of the men in the interior, seized one of the vessels and set sail for Mexico, but only to meet shipwreck57 and starvation at Cozumel Island.[XVII-13] All thoughts of searching for a strait had been abandoned, and Olid determined58 to hasten forward, make himself acquainted with the country, and secure possession. It was not many days before he came upon the bands of Spaniards whom we have seen there fighting each other, and Olid's presence among them tended in no wise to lessen59 complications.
GIL GONZALEZ AND OLID.
Gil Gonzalez was not in condition to meet so powerful an opponent as Olid, especially with a threatening avenger60 in the near west; and so he thought it prudent61 to retire until he might secure to his own interests at least one side by an alliance. Nor was Olid just then strong enough openly to brave a well known Spanish leader. He therefore met the advances made him by Gil Gonzalez in a friendly spirit, and sought by artful letters to lull62 suspicions regarding his true motives63.
Surely they were not in vain, the lessons he had learned under the astute64 Cortés. Watching an opportunity, 528 when Gil Gonzalez had confidingly65 divided his forces, he sent Briones, his maestre de campo, to surprise them in detail, while he himself prepared with another body to descend66 in two caravels on the coast settlements. Early next morning, as Olid awoke pluming67 himself over his well laid plans, a page rushed in, announcing, "Two sails in the offing, se?or capitan!" Olid hastened to the shore not without misgivings68 that this might be a Mexican expedition, bearing perhaps his injured chief.
CASAS SENT AFTER OLID.
It so happened that while the renegade Olid was at Habana, the royal factor, Salazar, had arrived there en route for Mexico to assume office, and learned only too clearly what was brewing69. Nor was he the only one to carry the news. Cortés heard it with distended70 nostrils71, and the characteristic swelling72 of his veins[XVII-14] indicated the anger which the next moment found utterance73. "Villain74! whom I have reared, and honored, and trusted; by God and St Peter he shall rue24 it!"[XVII-15] Unable to enter in person upon the determined chastisement75, the general sent Francisco de las Casas, a resolute76 man of no mean ability, married to a cousin-german[XVII-16] of his, and therefore regarded with greater confidence. He relied also on the many warm adherents77 in the rebel camp who could require no very strong appeal to return to their leader. For this reason four vessels, two of them quite small,[XVII-17] and 529 one hundred and fifty men were deemed a sufficient force to subjugate78 the usurper79.
As the fleet approached Triunfo a boatman was captured who gave information of the state of affairs, and on entering the harbor Casas hoisted80 a flag of peace with the hope that friendly overtures81 might bring about a revolution of sentiment, among a portion of the rebels, in favor of his chief. Olid, however, who had at once suspected the character of the arrival, knew the danger of a parley82, particularly since the greater part of his force was absent. Brave and resolute, he ordered his two caravels to be manned, and opened fire to prevent a landing. Finding his overtures disregarded Casas replied with equal spirit, covering at the same time the operations of the boats which he sent off. It was an original spectacle in these parts, Spaniards fighting Spaniards, in regular naval engagement; and as the hissing83 projectiles84 flew out from the smoke over the still waters, followed now and then by a crash, the noise of battle reverberating85 over the forest-clad hills, the dusky spectators who lined the shore should have been exceedingly grateful for this free exhibition of the wisdom and power of European civilization that had come so far to instruct them in such a fashion.[XVII-18] Presently, amidst the boom of cannon86 and dimly belching87 flames, cries of distress88 were heard, followed not long after by shouts of victory. Olid's gunners had found their 530 match. One of his caravels was sinking, and the attacking boats were approaching the second. Hurriedly sounding the recall he sought the shore, with the loss of a few men,[XVII-19] sending meanwhile a boat to the victor with a proposal for truce89, on condition that no landing should be effected till the negotiations90 for surrender were completed. Casas consents; and Ares dons the mask of Pallas. The first act of Olid on sighting the fleet had been to despatch a messenger to his lieutenant Briones, summoning him in all haste to his assistance. Time might now be gained by parley. But to the same lieutenant went another messenger from Casas with the most alluring promises for active or passive aid. And in this Casas was so far successful that Olid waited in vain for succor91, while his opponent, under further prospect92 of support in the camp itself, lay confidently at anchor waiting the dawn.[XVII-20]
OLID CAPTURES HIS ENEMIES.
It was a golden chain of treachery thus lengthening93 itself from the capital of the Indies through Mexico and into the wilderness94 of Central America; Velazquez revolts from Diego Colon95, Cortés from Velazquez, Olid from Cortés, and Briones from Olid. But what avails the cunning of man against the gods! That night a storm burst upon the harbor, and within an hour the late victor found himself, with the loss of his vessels and some forty men, upon the shore swearing allegiance to the enemy.[XVII-21] Buffeted96 to exhaustion97 by the waves, and without arms, Casas was thus fished in by the exultant98 Olid.
The next step was to secure the fleeing Gil Gonzalez, 531 who was surprised at Choloma and brought to headquarters,[XVII-22] which had meanwhile been removed to Naco, a fertile and salubrious valley about twenty leagues from Caballos, occupying a central position and abundantly supplied with means of subsistence.
Olid was a generous jailer. He was haunted by none of the suspicious fear which resorted to manacles and shackles99. Casas and Gil Gonzalez were treated rather as guests than as prisoners; they were given seats at Olid's own table, and allowed to share in every conviviality100. They enjoyed in fact every liberty, except that of crossing the limit fixed101 for their movements. Finding the host so lenient102 Casas began to plead also for release. He wished to present himself before Cortés and justify103 his conduct. Olid of course would not consent. "You are too pleasant a companion for me to lose," he smilingly said to his captive. "Ah, well! your worship," Casas replied, "pray God I prove not so pleasant as some day to kill you." The prisoners had not failed to improve the opportunities which their trusting host provided, and finding that Briones held out as a rebel, they gained sufficient confidence to form a conspiracy104. On a certain evening seats at table were secured for two accomplices105, while near at hand were others awaiting the appointed signal. Ever a most agreeable companion, on this occasion Casas outdid himself; and had not Olid been of so unsuspecting a nature he would have seen through the veil of affectation that enveloped106 the conversation. When the table was cleared and the attendants had withdrawn107, the conspirators108 exchanged glances; whereupon one of them, Juan Nu?ez de Mercado, passed behind 532 Olid, and seizing his head pulled it back, while Casas, who was seated beside him, rose and grasping him by the beard, began to slash109 at his throat with a pocket knife,[XVII-23] crying, "Tyrant110! the earth shall no longer endure thee." Gil Gonzalez was instantly on the other side of Olid stabbing him in the breast. Yet with all their advantage they made slovenly111 work of it, cutting up the old hero. He was a powerful man, and in a moment had recovered himself and was hurling112 his assailants right and left. He called to his guard, but these were quickly secured by the conspirators. Olid made his escape, however, and sought a thicket113 where he fell, fainting from loss of blood. The conspirators shouted lustily, affirming that he was dead, and called on all present, in the name of the emperor and of Cortés, to rally round Casas.[XVII-24] None cared to refuse.
THE DEATH OF OLID.
Meanwhile Cristóbal de Olid, one of the proudest of Mexico's proud conquerors, felt that the knives of these assassins had been too much for him. He who had so many times faced death for mighty114 cause must now die of dastardly blows inflicted115 by countrymen. True, he was a rebel. But so was his master. And who of those present would not cast off any allegiance the moment their interests demanded it? The cold grasp of death was on him. Of what avail at this moment were the hardships endured, and the infamies116 so lately inflicted in the crushing of Montezuma and his people? Crawling to an Indian hut he begged shelter and secrecy117, offering all his wealth for these favors, and for yet another, that a priest should be summoned. How many of this race had begged of him, and begged in vain! The owner of the hut went out upon his mission. It was almost impossible that the dying conquistador should not thereby118 be discovered, but to die unshriven was death thrice 533 over. Closely upon the priest's heels like thirsting bloodhounds followed the assassins, who, now that their noble quarry119 was stricken, plucked up the courage to cut off his head by law. Dragging forth120 the dying man, a court was formed, which that night declared him traitor, and doomed121 him to death. As if to favor them, life lingered with the prisoner until morning, when he was brought into the plaza122, his eyes half closed in death, to receive his sentence. There and then the hideous123 mockery was completed; and as the head was severed124 not one voice was heard, not one hand moved in sympathy for the gallant125 soldier who had so often led his men to victory, and whose hand had been as free to give as was his voice to cheer.[XVII-25]
Being now master of the situation, Casas made some necessary changes among the officials to insure the fruits of victory. Triunfo having proved unsafe, it was decided to form a settlement in a more secure harbor. Nearly four score enrolled126 themselves as settlers and a municipality was appointed, with the recommendation to select a site at Puerto de Caballos, if found suitable, and to name the town Trujillo, after the native town of Casas.[XVII-26] Eager to relieve the anxiety of Cortés and to consult with him, Casas did not stay to see this carried out, but selecting Juan Lopez de Aguirre, originally treasurer127, as his lieutenant, aided by the new alcaldes, Mendoza and Medina, the latter also contador, he set out on his return to Mexico. A large number accompanied him, leaving but a little more than a hundred adherents of 534 Cortés in the province.[XVII-27] Among those who went was Gil Gonzalez, too dangerous a man to leave behind, who must appear before Cortés and arrange with him as to what share in the province he might keep, if any. Meanwhile his men appear to have been left in possession of the Nito district.[XVII-28] The route taken led through Guatemala, the later highway to Mexico. On the road they came upon Briones, who fancied that his desertion of Olid entitled him to consideration on the part of Olid's enemy. But nobody liked the man, and regarding him, furthermore, as dangerous to the peace of Honduras, they took the precaution of hanging him.
Lieutenant Aguirre conducted his party to Caballos, as instructed, but the site did not meet with general approval, and a vessel29 arriving with a glowing description of Puerto de Honduras, it was decided to go there. The vessel was chartered and Aguirre went on board with nearly forty men, a number of native servants, and the stores and other articles which the party proceeding128 by land could not conveniently carry. When the land expedition reached the port no vessel was there. An anxious search being instituted for the possible evidence of a shipwreck, an inscription129 by Aguirre was found bidding the men not to grieve; he had sailed on for supplies 535 and would soon return. The mockery of this message was only too apparent, and bitterly did they denounce the deserters who had carried off not only treasure and effects, but abandoned them on a strange shore with but scanty130 armament. The horses were now their main reliance. Although poorly provided they remained, and electing Alcalde Medina to the captaincy, proceeded on May 18, 1525, to found Trujillo and install officers.[XVII-29]
THE SANTO DOMINGO AUTHORITIES.
One morning, not long after, a caravel was seen approaching, and eagerly the officials set out to meet her. But it was not theirs. The audiencia of Santo Domingo had heard of the threatened collision of rival factions131 in Honduras, and of the fuel Casas was bringing to the flame. They were desirous that their authority should be felt in these parts. They would bend the spirit of these turbulent governors. On this occasion Fiscal132 Pedro Moreno, a better trader than judge, had been sent by the grand tribunal to Honduras to order away Casas, to enjoin133 Córdoba and Alvarado not to meddle134, to impose on Olid and Gil Gonzalez the authority of the audiencia, with injunctions to peaceably occupy only that part of which they had been the first to take possession, and to surrender to the fiscal the royal fifth. To cover the expenses of the commission the chartered caravel had been loaded, for account of the crown, with arms and stores, which were to be distributed among the needy135 colonists136 at a profit. If the adventure proved successful the judges might make a part of the profit their own; if unfortunate, who so well fitted to bear the loss as the sovereign!
Medina related to Moreno the troubles of the colonists, including the desertion of Aguirre, and appealed to him for redress137. He also asked for arms. Moreno offered to relieve the wants of the colony 536 only on condition that it should transfer allegiance from Cortés to the audiencia, as agents for the emperor, and accept for captain Juan Ruano, one of Olid's officers, as had been done by Gil Gonzalez' men.[XVII-30] Pressed by necessity the colonists acquiesced. One of the first acts in connection with the transfer was to change the name Trujillo to Ascension. After a kidnapping raid on a neighboring pueblo138, Moreno departed with about forty slaves, promising139 soon to return with a force strong enough to hold the province.[XVII-31] Hardly had his sails disappeared when the colonists restored the standard of Cortés, and sent Ruano to follow his patron, with the reminder140 that his moderation and efforts in their behalf had alone saved his neck.
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