History of Central America, Volume 1, 1501-1530 The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 6
CHAPTER XX.
PEDRARIAS REMOVES TO NICARAGUA. 1525-1527.
Córdoba Meditates Revolt—Soto and Compañon Object—Their Flight—Pedrarias Nurses his Wrath—Secret Motives for his Departure for Nicaragua—Córdoba Loses his Head—The Governor Covets Honduras, and Comes to Blows—The Indians Follow the Example—Bloody Scenes—Pedrarias Interrupted in his Reverie—Pedro de los Rios Succeeds as Governor at Panamá—His Instructions and Policy—Residencia of Pedrarias—Triumphant Result 584