CHAPTER II.

REBELLION OF THE MORISCOES 14

The Edict enforced 14

Plans for Resistance by the Moriscoes 15

Their Descent on Granada 16

Failure of the Attempt 16

General Insurrection 17

Election of a King 17

Character of Aben-Humeya 18

His Coronation 18

His Preparations for Defence 19

The Christian Population 19

Unsuspicious of their Danger 19

Attacked by the Moors--Panic 20

General Massacre 21

Horrible Cruelties 21

Fate of the Women and Children 22

Fierceness of Aben-Farax 23

Deposed from his Command 23