Comparative comfort--The American ensign--Christmas day--My visit to the barracks--The Indian boys--Cambiaso’s rage--Execution of the Indian woman--The cattle slaughtered--Escape of the Indians--Fears of the rebels--Preparations for leaving--The Florida re-christened--Interview with Cambiaso--The embarking of the colonists--Prisoners sent to the Florida 123 CHAPTER VII. Cambiaso’s orders--We set sail--Wood’s Bay--The old French ship--A drunken riot--The officer condemned--Garcia’s interference--Men deserted at Wood’s Bay--The Eliza Cornish left behind--Stormy weather--Sandy Bay again--The Indians--Cape Gregory--Interview with Cambiaso--His promises--Conversation with Mr. Dunn--My determination 145 CHAPTER VIII. The re-taking of the vessel planned--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Preito--The corporal--Three bells--The struggle--Cambiaso overpowered--Garcia--Cheers for victory--The crew swear fidelity to me--Our course--Cambiaso put in irons--His cowardice--The prisoners from the hold--River Gallegos--Voyage round Cape Horn--Attempted outbreaks--Our danger--We reach San Carlos 169 CHAPTER IX. Reports of the revolt reach San Carlos--American Minister sends assistance--Chilian Government despatches forces to the Straits--The Virago--Fears of the inhabitants of San Carlos--I deliver the Florida to the Chilian authorities--Arrival of the E. Cornish--The Virago takes the prisoners and treasure--Passage to Valparaiso--Protest and claim of salvage--Mr. Duer--Don Antonio Varas--Injustice done me by the Chilian government--The British Admiral claims the treasure--I protest again--Compromise--Don Antonio denies all claim--My claims put into the hands of the United States Authorities 191 CHAPTER X. Cambiaso’s trial--His execution--His character--Garcia--My interview with him--The officer saved by Garcia--His wife’s gratitude--Mr. Duer’s kindness--Mr. Dunn--Captain Avalos--Conclusion 220 INSURRECTION AT MAGELLAN. CHAPTER I. Valparaiso--The barque Florida--Chartered by the Chilian government--Prisoners for convict colony put on board--Captain Avalos and soldiers sent for protection--We set sail--Arrangement of the vessel--Mr. Shaw’s sickness--Attempted insurrection among the prisoners--Prompt conduct of Captain Avalos--All quiet again--We reach the Straits of Magellan--Williwaws--We anchor in Sandy Bay.