Note 561 — Chapter IV · ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INQUISITION. (continued 2)

Zurita, Hist. del Rey Hernando, Lib. VII, cap. xxix, xxxiv, xlii; Lib. VIII, cap. i, v.—Villa, La Reina Juana, pp. 462, 463.

Zurita, who, as an official of the Suprema, no doubt reflects the tradition of the Inquisition, says that many murmured at seeing Ferdinand, to win over Ximenes, sacrifice Deza, for the latter was a most notable prelate, a man of great learning and devoted to the king’s service. He has claims too on our respect as the patron of Columbus, befriending and encouraging him when disheartened by the incredulity of the court.—Irving’s Life and Voyages of Columbus, Book II, Chap. 3, 4; Book XVIII, Chap 3.