History of the Reign of Philip the Second King of Spain, Vol. 3 / And Biographical & Critical Miscellanies

BOOK VI. CHAPTER I. DOMESTIC AFFAIRS OF SPAIN.

DON JOHN OF AUSTRIA

FROM THE ORIGINAL IN THE ROYAL MUSEUM AT MADRID.

London: George Routledge & Sons, Broadway, Ludgate Hill.

HISTORY OF THE REIGN

OF

PHILIP THE SECOND

KING OF SPAIN

VOLUME THE THIRD

AND

BIOGRAPHICAL & CRITICAL MISCELLANIES

BY
WILLIAM H. PRESCOTT

LONDON
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CONTENTS

OF

THE THIRD VOLUME.

BOOK V.
CHAPTER I.
PAGE
The Moors of Spain		1
	Conquest of Spain by the Arabs	1
	Hostility between the Two Races	2
	The Country recovered by the Spaniards	2
	Effect of the Struggle on the National Character	2
	Religious Intolerance of the Spaniards	3
	Attempts to convert the Moslems	3
	Policy of Ximenes	3
	Suppression of the Mahometan Worship	4
	Outward Conformity to Christianity	4
	Moors abandon their National Habits	4
	Their Condition under Philip the Second	5
	Their Industry and Commerce	5
	Treatment by the Government	6
	Ordinance of 1563	8
	Stringent Measures called for by the Clergy	9
	Prepared by the Government	9
	Severity of the Enactments	10
	Approval of them by Philip	11
	Proclamation at Granada	12
	Indignation of the Moriscoes	12
	Representations to Deza	12
	Appeal to the Throne	13
	Rejection of their Prayers	14
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
CHAPTER III.
Rebellion of the Moriscoes		24
	Consternation in the Capital	24
	Mutual Fears of the Two Races	24
	Garrison of the Alhambra strengthened	25
	Troops mustered by Mondejar	25
	Civic Militia—Feudal Levies	25
	Warlike Ecclesiastics	26
	March of the Army	26
	Pass of Tablate	27
	Bridge crossed by a Friar	27
	The Army follows	28
	The Moriscoes withdraw	28
	Entrance into the Alpujarras	28
	Night Encampment at Lanjaron	29
	Relief of Orgiba	29
	Mondejar pursues his March	30
	Gloom of the Mountain Scenery	30
	Defile of Alfajarali	30
	Sudden Attack	30
	Bravery of the Andalusian Knights	31
	Precipitate Retreat of the Moriscoes	31
	Capture of Bubion	31
	Humanity of Mondejar	31
	Sufferings of the Army	32
	Capture of JubÍles	33
	Prisoners protected by Mondejar	33
	Massacred by the Soldiers	33
	Christian Women sent to Granada	34
	Welcomed by the Inhabitants	34
CHAPTER IV.
Rebellion of the Moriscoes		35
	Mondejar's Policy	35
	Aben-Humeya at Paterna	35
	Offers to Surrender	36
	Flight to the Sierra Nevada	36
	Disposition of the Moorish Prisoners	37
	Attack on Las GuÁjaras	38
	Evacuated by the Garrison	38
	Massacre ordered by Mondejar	38
	Cruelty of the Count of Tendilla	39
	Attempt to capture Aben-Humeya	39
	His Escape	40
	Heroism of Aben-Aboo	40
	The Marquis of Los Velez	40
	His Campaign in the Alpujarras	41
	Cruelties committed by the Troops	41
	Celebration of a religious FÊte	42
	Licentiousness of the Soldiery	42
	Contrast between Mondejar and Los Velez	43
	Accusations against the former	44
	Decision arrived at in Madrid	44
	Effect on the Army	45
	Moorish Prisoners in Granada	45
	Rumours circulated in the Capital	45
	Night Attack on the Prisoners	46
	Fearful Struggle and Massacre	46
	Apathy of the Government	47
	Renewal of the Insurrection	47
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
CHAPTER VI.
Rebellion of the Moriscoes		66
	State of the Troops under Los Velez	66
	Encounter with Aben-Humeya	67
	Flight of the Morisco Prince	67
	Desertions from the Spanish Camp	68
	Mondejar recalled to Court	68
	His Character	68
	Exterminating Policy of the Government	69
	Sensual Tyranny of Aben-Humeya	69
	Treachery towards Diego Alguazil	70
	Plan of Revenge formed by Alguazil	71
	Conspiracy against Aben-Humeya	71
	His Assassination	72
	He is succeeded by Aben-Aboo	72
	Energy of the new Chief	73
	Repulse at Orgiba	73
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