REBELLION OF THE MORISCOES 48
Don John of Austria 48
Birth and Early History 49
Placed under the Care of Quixada 49
Secresy in regard to his Origin 50
The young Geronimo at Yuste 50
Testamentary Depositions of the Emperor 51
The Boy presented to the Regent 51
Curious Scene 52
Meeting appointed with the King 53
Philip acknowledges his Brother 53
Assigns him an Establishment 54
Royal Triumvirate at Alcalá 54
Chivalrous Character of Don John 55
His adventurous Disposition 55
He is entrusted with the Command of a Fleet 56
His Cruise in the Mediterranean 56
He is selected for the Command in Granada 57
Restrictions on his Authority 57
His Reception at Granada 57
Answers to Petitioners 58
Discussions in the Council of War 59
New Levies summoned 59
Increased Power of Aben-Humeya 60
Forays into the Christian Territory 60
Movements of Los Velez 61
Extension of the Rebellion 61
Successful Expedition of Requesens 61
Moriscoes lay Siege to Seron 62
Surrender and Massacre of the Garrison 62
Decree for removing the Moriscoes from Granada 63
Their Consternation and Grief 63
Expulsion from the City 64
Farewell to their ancient Home 64
Distribution through the Country 64
Ruinous Effects on Granada 65