CHAPTER XVIII

THE LAST JOURNEY

Ralegh's influence with Queen and Prince Henry--Death of Robert Cecil--Rise of Villiers--Liberty--The undying endeavour--Anecdote--Preparations for expedition--Delays and uncertainty--The King's treachery--The expedition starts--Further delays--Storms--Captain Bailey--Ralegh's illness--At Terra de Bri--His son's death--Return of Keymis--Suicide of Keymis--Mutiny--The return 253