The Spanish Conquest in America: And Its Relation to the History of Slavery and to the Government of Colonies, Volume 1Harper & Brothers, 1856 - Indians, Treatment of |
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Page 219 - But now farewell. I am going a long way With these thou seest — if indeed I go — (For all my mind is clouded with a doubt) To the island-valley of Avilion ; Where falls not hail, or rain, or any snow, Nor ever wind blows loudly ; but it lies Deep-meadow'd, happy, fair with orchard-lawns And bowery hollows crown'd with summer sea, Where I will heal me of my grievous wound.
Page 31 - But the empire of the Romans filled the world, and when that empire fell into the hands of a single person, the world became a safe and dreary prison for his enemies. The slave of imperial despotism, whether he was condemned to drag his gilded chain in Rome and the senate, or to wear out a life of exile on the barren rock of Seriphus, or the frozen banks of the Danube, expected his fate in silent despair. To resist was fatal, and it was impossible to fly.
Page 360 - Wherefore, as best we can, we ask and require you that you consider what we have said to you, and that you take the time that shall be necessary to understand and deliberate upon it, and that you acknowledge the Church as the Ruler and Superior of the whole world, and the high priest called Pope, and in his name the King and Queen...
Page 20 - When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee...
Page 241 - But you will say to me, this people, this republic, this state, cannot be supported without Indians. Who is to bring us a pitcher of water, or a bundle of wood? Who is to plant our mandioc? Must our wives do it ? Must our children do it ? In the first place...
Page 180 - Indies, or be permitted to remain there; but negro slaves " born in the power of Christians were to be allowed to pass to the Indies, and the officers of the royal revenue were to receive the money to be paid for their permits.
Page 359 - Of all these nations God our Lord gave charge to one man, called St. Peter, that he should be Lord and Superior of all the men in the world, that all should obey him, and that he should be the head of the whole human race...
Page 135 - Almirante que todos los que en ella van, e los que más fueren de aquí adelante, traten muy bien e amorosamente a los dichos indios, sin que les fagan enojo alguno, procurando que tengan los unos con los otros mucha conversación e familiaridad, haciéndose las mejores obras que ser puedan.
Page 359 - Tierra-firme to the aforesaid King and Queen and to their successors, our lords, with all that there are in these territories, as is contained in certain writings which passed upon the subject as aforesaid, which you can see if you wish. So their Highnesses are kings and lords of these islands and...
Page 113 - Décadas, estando aquellos tiempos en Castilla; porque lo que en ellas dijo tocante a los principios fué con diligencia del mismo Almirante, descubridor primero, a quien habló muchas veces, y de los que fueron en su compañía inquirido, y de los demás que aquellos viajes a los principios hicieron.