CHAPTER VII.

REBELLION OF THE MORISCOES 79

Philip's Instructions to his Brother 80

Don John takes the Field 80

Discontent of Los Velez 80

His Meeting with Don John 81

He retires from the War 81

Investment of Galera 82

Description of the Place 82

Munitions and Garrison 83

Establishment of Batteries 84

The Siege opened 84

First Assault 84

Spaniards repulsed 85

Mines opened in the Rock 86

Second Assault 86

Explosion of the Mine 87

Troops rash to the Attack 87

Struggle at the Ravelin 87

Bravery of the Morisco Women 87

Ill Success of Padilla 87

Failure of the Attack 88

Insubordination of the Troops 88

Severe Loss of the Spaniards 88

Bloody Determination of Don John 89

Prudent Advice of Philip 89

Condition of the Besieged 89

Preparations for a last Attack 90

Cannonade and Explosions 91

Third Assault 91

Irresistible Fury of the Spaniards 91

Struggle in the Streets and Houses 92

Desperation of the Inhabitants 92

Inhumanity of the Conqueror 92

Wholesale Massacre 92

The Town demolished 94

Tidings communicated to Philip 94

Reputation gained by Don John 94