. Young folks library . ASCO NUNEZ DE BALBOA (From The Companions of Columbus.)Bt WASHINGTON IRVING. HE day had scarcely dawned, when VascoNunez and his followers set forth fromthe Indian village and began to climbthe height. It was a severe and ruggedtoil for men so wayworn; but they werefilled with new ardor at the idea of thetriumphant scene that was so soon torepay them for all their ten oclock in the morning theyemerged from the thick forests through whichthey had hitherto struggled, and arrived at alofty and airy region of the mountain. Thebald summit alone remained to be
. Young folks library . ASCO NUNEZ DE BALBOA (From The Companions of Columbus.)Bt WASHINGTON IRVING. HE day had scarcely dawned, when VascoNunez and his followers set forth fromthe Indian village and began to climbthe height. It was a severe and ruggedtoil for men so wayworn; but they werefilled with new ardor at the idea of thetriumphant scene that was so soon torepay them for all their ten oclock in the morning theyemerged from the thick forests through whichthey had hitherto struggled, and arrived at alofty and airy region of the mountain. Thebald summit alone remained to be ascended; and theirguides pointed to a moderate eminence from which theysaid the southern sea was visible. Upon this Vasco Nunez commanded his followers tohalt, and that no man should stir from his place. Then,with a palpitating heart, he ascended alone the baremountain-top. On reaching the summit the long-desiredprospect burst upon his view. It was as if a new worldwere unfolded to him, separated from all hitherto 116. Discovery of the Pacific Ocean 117 known by this mighty barrier of mountains. Belowhim extended a vast chaos of rock and forest, and greensavannahs and wandering streams, while at a distancethe waters of the promised ocean glittered in themorning sun. At this glorious prospect Vasco Nunez sank upon hisknees, and poured out thanks to God for being the firstEuropean to whom it was given to make that great dis-covery. He then called his people to ascend: Behold,my friends, said he, that glorious sight which wehave so much desired. Let us give thanks to God thathe has granted us this great honor and advantage. Letus pray to him to guide and aid us to conquer the seaand land which we have discovered, and which Chris-tian has never entered to preach the holy doctrine ofthe Evangelists. As to yourselves, be as you havehitherto been, faithful and true to me, and by the favorof Christ you will become the richest Spaniards thathave ever come to the Indies; you will rende
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