Note 93 — Chapter III · FIRST JOURNEY IN EUROPE. 1838-1839. (continued 2)

There is a gigantic statue of Columbus, placed in a conspicuous place and looking down into the harbor. They make very much of him now, as well they may; they derided him when living, they set up his image long after he is dead. Of course we are very much obliged to him, for if he had not discovered America what would have become of us!—A. G.