ABSTRACT
I. Arles and Frias were very much displeased that Ra miro had been named as their leader, for they hated him in consequence of his appointment, as already stated ; but it was necessary that Ramiro should lead the way for a few days on their journey, after which they determined to turn against him, and to carry their scheme into effect, when resting for the night. The devil instigated the act (for no other could have been the author). The assassins conferred with each other, and the evil genius who had inspired them gave the means also. They thought that on account of the great friendship both had with Ursua, he would defend them, or look over any guilty action they might commit. They vacillated only respecting the manner of committing an act which they had decided on. In this state of uncer tainty, two soldiers, great friends o f theirs, joined them. These men had separated from those who had gone onwards, and having missed Arles and Frias, had returned to look after them. One was named Grijota, the other Alonso Martin. They asked their officers why they had left the lieutenant, who replied that Ramiro had dismissed them, he remaining with the others, and intending to rebel, in order to enter certain lands of which he had information, and settle them.
