CHAPTER III.

REBELLION OF THE MORISCOES 24

Consternation in the Capital 24

Mutual Fears of the Two Races 24

Garrison of the Alhambra strengthened 25

Troops mustered by Mondejar 25

Civic Militia--Feudal Levies 25

Warlike Ecclesiastics 26

March of the Army 26

Pass of Tablate 27

Bridge crossed by a Friar 27

The Army follows 28

The Moriscoes withdraw 28

Entrance into the Alpujarras 28

Night Encampment at Lanjaron 29

Relief of Orgiba 29

Mondejar pursues his March 30

Gloom of the Mountain Scenery 30

Defile of Alfajarali 30

Sudden Attack 30

Bravery of the Andalusian Knights 31

Precipitate Retreat of the Moriscoes 31

Capture of Bubion 31

Humanity of Mondejar 31

Sufferings of the Army 32

Capture of JubĂ­les 33

Prisoners protected by Mondejar 33

Massacred by the Soldiers 33

Christian Women sent to Granada 34

Welcomed by the Inhabitants 34