CHAPTER V.

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

Character of the Transaction 66