Book XVI.. I. Arrangement of Diego Mendez With the Caciques for Supplies of

I. Arrangement of Diego Mendez with the Caciques for Supplies of Provisions.--Sent to San Domingo by Columbus in quest of Relief. II. Mutiny of Porras. III. Scarcity of Provisions.--Stratagem of Columbus to obtain Supplies from the Natives. IV. Mission of Diego de Escobar to the Admiral. V. Voyage of Diego Mendez and Bartholomew Fiesco in a Canoe to Hispaniola. VI. Overtures of Columbus to the Mutineers.--Battle of the Adelantado with Porras and his Followers.