QUEEN. Then I'll help you, Columbus! I'll pledge my own jewels to raise the
funds.

COLUMBUS (_joyfully_). Your Majesty!

QUEEN. 'T is for the safety of our merchants! 'T is for the glory of Spain!

COLUMBUS (_kneeling before Queen; kissing her robe_). My Queen!


SCENE III

TIME: _five months later; evening_.
PLACE: _on board the Santa Maria_.

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ADMIRAL CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS.
CAPTAIN PINZON.[Footnote: Pronounced _Pin'th[=o]n_.]
SAILORS.

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[_The_ SAILORS _are seen sitting on deck in a group. They are gloomy and
dejected._]

FIRST SAILOR. 'T is a sea of darkness!

SECOND SAILOR. Last night I heard the angry sea-gods!