Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots
CHAPTER IV.
_Demoniac Reign._
Giles Gonzales.--Unsuccessful Contest of De Soto with Gonzales.--Bold Reply of De Soto to the Governor.--Cruelty of Don Pedro to M. Codro.--Assassination of Cordova.--New Expedition of Discovery.--Revenge upon Valenzuela.--Reign of Don Pedro at Nicaragua.--Unwise Decision of De Soto. 55