. Our country in story . COLUMBUS S ROOM AT LA RABIDA friend and so earnestly pleaded the cause of Columbuswith her that she at once sent for the great latter arrived at Granada in time to see the lastcrescent flag lowered, and a glittering silver .cross raisedin its stead upon the highest tower of the Alhambra,the beautiful castle of the Moorish king. Now that the war had come to such a happy close, theKing and Queen were willing to listen to Columbus. Theyfavored his plans and seemed inclined to help him. Butwhen the King asked Columbus on what terms he wouldmake the voyage, th
. Our country in story . COLUMBUS S ROOM AT LA RABIDA friend and so earnestly pleaded the cause of Columbuswith her that she at once sent for the great latter arrived at Granada in time to see the lastcrescent flag lowered, and a glittering silver .cross raisedin its stead upon the highest tower of the Alhambra,the beautiful castle of the Moorish king. Now that the war had come to such a happy close, theKing and Queen were willing to listen to Columbus. Theyfavored his plans and seemed inclined to help him. Butwhen the King asked Columbus on what terms he wouldmake the voyage, the latter said that he wished to be 32 OUR COUNTRY IN STORY made admiral of the ocean and governor of all the landshe should discover; and, also, to receive one-tenth of allthe gold and other wealth that might be acquired. Thesewere strong demands for the son of a poor wool-comber,and the King rejected them. The great Genoese now left the Spanisn court with theintention of setting out for France at once. He was sadly. COLUMBUS BEFORE QUEEN ISABELLA AT GRANADA disappointed, it is true, but was determined, nevertheless,to hold his claims and still carry out his plans. He hadnot gone many miles from Granada before he was over-taken in a pass of the mountains by a messenger fromthe Queen, who summoned him back to court. I have my own little kingdom of Castile, said Isabellato him, and if the King feels that he cannot risk themoney of the kingdom of Aragon on a seemingly fool-hardy undertaking, I am willing to pay a large part ofthe expenses of your voyage from my own treasury. Ishall even gladly give up my jewels to help you, shouldthis be found necessary/ How much we owe to good A PATHWAY ACROSS THE ATLANTIC 33 Queen Isabella, who thus made it possible for Columbusto find a New World! The demands of Columbus were now granted, and oneof the most important papers that ever held an agreementwas signed by the sovereigns and their new admiral. Withgracious thoughtfulness, the Queen appo
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