CHAPTER VI.

JEAN DE BETHENCOURT, 1339-1425.

I.

The Norman cavalier--His ideas of conquest--What was known of the Canary Islands--Cadiz--The Canary Archipelago--Graciosa-- Lancerota--Fortaventura--Jean de Bethencourt returns to Spain-- Revolt of Berneval--His interview with King Henry III.--Gadifer visits the Canary Archipelago--Canary Island or "Gran Canaria"-- Ferro Island--Palma Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

II.

The return of Jean de Bethencourt--Gadifer's jealousy-- Bethencourt visits his archipelago--Gadifer goes to conquer Gran Canaria--Disagreement of the two commanders--Their return to Spain--Gadifer blamed by the King--Return of Bethencourt--The natives of Fortaventura are baptized--Bethencourt revisits Caux--Returns to Lancerota--Lands on the African coast--Conquest of Gran Canaria, Ferro, and Palma Islands--Maciot appointed Governor of the archipelago--Bethencourt obtains the Pope's consent to the Canary Islands being made an Episcopal See--His return to his country and his death . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92