Book XV.

I. Departure of Columbus on his Fourth Voyage.--Refused Admission to the Harbor of San Domingo--Exposed to a violent Tempest II. Voyage along the Coast of Honduras III. Voyage along the Mosquito Coast, and Transactions at Cariari IV. Voyage along Costa Rica.--Speculations concerning the Isthmus at Veragua V. Discovery of Puerto Bello and El Retrete.--Columbus abandons the search after the Strait VI. Return to Veragua.--The Adelantado explores the Country. VII. Commencement of a Settlement on the river Belen.--Conspiracy of the Natives.--Expedition of the Adelantado to surprise Quibian. VIII. Disasters of the Settlement. IX. Distress of the Admiral on board of his Ship.--Ultimate Relief of the Settlement. X. Departure from the Coast of Veragua.--arrival at Jamaica.--Stranding of the Ships.