CHAPTER VI.

REBELLION OF THE MORISCOES 66

State of the Troops under Los Velez 66

Encounter with Aben-Humeya 67

Flight of the Morisco Prince 67

Desertions from the Spanish Camp 68

Mondejar recalled to Court 68

His Character 68

Exterminating Policy of the Government 69

Sensual Tyranny of Aben-Humeya 69

Treachery towards Diego Alguazil 70

Plan of Revenge formed by Alguazil 71

Conspiracy against Aben-Humeya 71

His Assassination 72

He is succeeded by Aben-Aboo 72

Energy of the new Chief 73

Repulse at Orgiba 73

The Place evacuated by the Garrison 74

Continual Forays 74

Conflicts in the Vega 75

Don John's desire for Action 75

Philip yields to his Entreaties 76

Preparations for the Campaign 76

Surprise of Guejar 76

Mortification of Don John 77

Mendoza the Historian 77