12. Ralph Lane was not a hero, but Francis Drake was. If the
Governor lacked resolution, no man ever supposed the great
admiral deficient in this respect. After a long consultation,
Drake approved the resolution of the colonists to abandon the
settlement, and, on the 19th of June, 1586, taking them aboard
his ships, he steered for England, leaving the City of Raleigh
untenanted. Thus failed the first attempt at forming a permanent
settlement upon this great territory forming the present limits
of the United States.


QUESTIONS.

1. What occurred in England on the return of the ships? Mention
some things exhibited by the mariners.

2. What did Sir Walter Raleigh next do? Who was appointed
Governor? Who commanded the expedition?

3. What was the route of the fleet? When and where did they
land?

4. How many men were landed upon Roanoke Island? What did they
name their city? Describe Roanoke Island.

5. Mention some of Grenville's exploits during his stay.

6. What did the Indians think of this treatment? How did the
settlers suffer in consequence?