Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots
CHAPTER XIV.
_The Indian Princess._
Crossing the River.--Hospitable Reception.--Attempts to visit the Queen Mother.--Suicide of the Prince.--Futile search for Gold.--The Discovery of Pearls.--The Pearl Fishery.--The Princess a Captive.--Held in Silken Chains.--Her Escape.--Location of Cutifachiqui.--The March Resumed. 240