CHAPTER IV--49

The Landing of Lopez at Cardenas--The Flag of Cuba Libre for the First Time Unfurled on Cuban Soil--Parleying and Fighting at Cardenas--Spanish Treachery--Failure of the Cuban People to Rally to the Support of Lopez--Retreat and Reembarcation of the Expedition--Mutiny of the Crew--Landing at Key West--Spanish Wrath Against the United States--Arrest of Lopez and His Comrades--Their Release.