As Soon As He Was Seated The Brother Gave Notice To The
Cacique, Who Came Presently, And Hung A Large Plate Of Gold About The
Admirals Neck, Apparently With Much Satisfaction, And Stayed With Him Till
It Grew Late, When The Admiral Went On Board The Caravel As Usual To Sleep.
Among the many motives which induced the admiral to settle a colony in
this place, he considered that many
Might be inclined to go from Spain to
settle in the new discovered country, when it was known that some persons
were already there; he likewise considered that the caravel which remained
could not conveniently accommodate the crews of both vessels, and the
people he meant to leave were perfectly satisfied with their lot, being
much encouraged by the mildness and affability of the natives. Likewise,
though he had resolved to carry over some of the Indians, and such other
things worth notice, as had been found in the country, in testimony of his
discovery and its value; he thought it might add greatly to the reputation
of his discoveries, and be a convincing proof of the excellence of the
country, when it was known that several of his men had settled there with
their own free will.
The fort was surrounded by a ditch, and though built of wood, was quite
sufficient for the defence of its intended garrison against the natives.
It was finished in ten days, as a great number of men were employed in its
construction.
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