Ferdinand De Soto The Discoverer Of The Mississippi American Pi

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_Life at Darien._

Reinforcements from Spain.--Aid sent to Borrica.--Line of Defense Chosen by the Natives.--Religion of the Buccaneers.--The Battle and the Rout.--Strategy of Uracca.--Cruelty of Don Pedro.--The Retreat.--Character of Uracca.--Embarrassment of Don Pedro.--Warning of M. Codro.--Expedition of Pizarro.--Mission of M. Codro.--Letter of De Soto to Isabella. 37