Exterminating Policy of the Government 69 Sensual Tyranny of Aben-Humeya 69 Treachery towards Diego Alguazil 70 Plan of Revenge formed by Alguazil 71 Conspiracy against Aben-Humeya 71 His Assassination 72 He is succeeded by Aben-Aboo 72 Energy of the new Chief 73 Repulse at Orgiba 73 The Place evacuated by the Garrison 74 Continual Forays 74 Conflicts in the _Vega_ 75 Don John's desire for Action 75 Philip yields to his Entreaties 76 Preparations for the Campaign 76 Surprise of Guejar 76 Mortification of Don John 77 Mendoza the Historian 77 CHAPTER VII. REBELLION OF THE MORISCOES 79 Philip's Instructions to his Brother 80 Don John takes the Field 80 Discontent of Los Velez 80 His Meeting with Don John 81 He retires from the War 81 Investment of Galera 82 Description of the Place 82 Munitions and Garrison 83 Establishment of Batteries 84 The Siege opened 84 First Assault 84 Spaniards repulsed 85 Mines opened in the Rock 86 Second Assault 86 Explosion of the Mine 87 Troops rash to the Attack 87 Struggle at the Ravelin 87 Bravery of the Morisco Women 87 Ill Success of Padilla 87 Failure of the Attack 88 Insubordination of the Troops 88 Severe Loss of the Spaniards 88 Bloody Determination of Don John 89 Prudent Advice of Philip 89 Condition of the Besieged 89 Preparations for a last Attack 90 Cannonade and Explosions 91 Third Assault 91 Irresistible Fury of the Spaniards 91 Struggle in the Streets and Houses 92 Desperation of the Inhabitants 92 Inhumanity of the Conqueror 92 Wholesale Massacre 92 The Town demolished 94 Tidings communicated to Philip 94