South 317 Is appointed Commissary 317 Description of Camoens' Grotto at Macao 318 He composes the "Lusiad" 318 On his Return to Goa he is wrecked on the River Mecon 319 Arrives at Goa; the Kindness with which he is received by the new Governor, Dom Constantine de Braganza 320 Accused of Malversation in the Exercise of his Office at Macao 320 Extract from the "Lusiad" 320 Camoens pursues his military Career in India 321 He commemorates the Death of Dona Catarina de Atayde 322 Pedro Barreto appointed Governor of Sofala in the Mozambique 323 Camoens accompanies him 323 His dependent State 323 Quarrels with Barreto 323 Arrival of his Indian Friends, who supply his Wants, and invite him to accompany them 324 Barreto refuses to let him go until he paid 200 Ducats 324 He accompanies his Friends home 325 1569. Arrives at Lisbon 325 The Plague at Lisbon 325 Political State of the Kingdom disadvantageous to Camoens 325 1571. The "Lusiad" published 326 Melancholy Circumstances attending the last Days of Camoens 327 1578. Defeat of Sebastian in Africa 328 Its Effect on Camoens 328 1579. Last Scene of Camoens' Life 328 His Tomb 329 His Person 329 A Review of his Life 330 Extract from the "Lusiad," and a Critique on it 332 LIVES OF EMINENT LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC MEN. INTRODUCTION MOSEN JORDI.--CANCIONERO.--ALPHONSO X. AND HIS COURT.--ALPHONSO XI. AND HIS COURT.--JUAN DE MENA.