His reception exasperated him; but he did not give way. In five months he fitted out another expedition under Captain Keymis; and wrote a full account of the voyage he had himself taken. But this second expedition was too small to do anything else than keep in touch with the native friends, and to find fresh information. Ralegh's efforts were unavailing. To found the empire in Guiana became his life's purpose, and he strove to attain it with all the resources of his energy. But the course of events was too strong for him, and he could not make men see far enough ahead of immediate gain. Many years later his scorn at their apathy broke out again, when, in writing his "History of the World," he is describing Roman energy in the founding of colonies: "Such an offer, were it made in England, concerning either Virginia or Guiana, it selfe would not overjoy the multitude. But the Commonalty of Rome tooke this in so good part, notwithstanding all danger, joined with the benefit, that Flaminius had ever after their good will." There is something indescribably pathetic in this personal touch--of the prisoner recording the fame of a man who had been honoured for offering less to his people than the prisoner himself had offered, and at less personal risk--Flaminius supported, Ralegh hindered--each by the nation which he most desired to serve. Edmund Spenser felt for him a friend's sympathy when he wrote in the _Faërie Queene_-- And shame on you, O Men, which boast your strong And valiant hearts, in thoughts lesse hard and bold, Yet quaile in conquest of that Land of Gold! But this to you, O Britons, most pertaines, To whom the right hereof itselfe hath sold, The whiche, for sparing little cost or paines, Loose so immortall glory, and so endless gaines. CHAPTER XII CADIZ AND FAYAL Division of command--Ralegh's delay--Unwillingness of men to serve--Disputes--Ralegh's wise plan of action--The attack-- The sack--Ralegh wounded--His small share of spoil--Return home--Sends ship to Guiana--Death of Lady Cecil--Robert Cecil's policy--expedition to Azores--Fayal--Quarrel with Essex.