clerigo

These memorials were first read by the Bishop to the Chancellor and M. Laxao, both of whom were highly satisfied to discover such unexpected conformity with the representations of their friend the clerigo.

Bartholomew de Las Casas; his life, apostolate, and writings Francis Augustus MacNutt

The newcomers answered that the only recent news was that of the murder of the clerigo Las Casas and all his colony at Cumana by the

Bartholomew de Las Casas; his life, apostolate, and writings Francis Augustus MacNutt

“Great was the blindness or ignorance — if indeed it was not malice — of those gentlemen to believe that the clerigo would ever fulfil those horrible and absurd conditions, knowing him to be a good Christian, not covetous, and ready to die to liberate and help in saving those people from the condition in which they were held.”

Bartholomew de Las Casas; his life, apostolate, and writings Francis Augustus MacNutt

Had he known Las Casas better he would have adopted other tactics, for the clerigo was not the kind of man to attack.

Bartholomew de Las Casas; his life, apostolate, and writings Francis Augustus MacNutt

Perceiving that no argument which did not promise lucrative returns would avail to secure a grant of territory, the clerigo evolved a plan that promised to secure the ends for which he and the Dominicans were striving and, at the same time, would assure a profitable investment for the Crown.

Bartholomew de Las Casas; his life, apostolate, and writings Francis Augustus MacNutt

“We are witnesses to prove that that is impossible” replied the others, and the discussion which ensued awakened the clerigo who thus received the disheartening tidings, which he was inclined to believe, of the total destruction of his hopes.

Bartholomew de Las Casas; his life, apostolate, and writings Francis Augustus MacNutt

The first meeting between him and Las Casas took place in the royal ante-chamber where, on being told who the newly arrived prelate was, the clerigo approached saying, “My lord, since I am interested in the Indies it is my duty to kiss your hand.”

Bartholomew de Las Casas; his life, apostolate, and writings Francis Augustus MacNutt

The suggestion of Las Casas was approved of by the Chancellor; and, indeed, it is probable there was hardly a man of that time who would have seen further than the excellent clerigo did.

Great Epochs in American History, Vol. II The Planting Of The First Colonies: 1562—1733 Various 1885

The suggestion of Las Casas was approved of by the Chancellor; and, indeed, it is probable there was hardly a man of that time who would have seen further than the excellent clerigo did.

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 John [Editor] Rudd 1885

Chicħen Ytzae heklay kabansabi Chicħen Ytzaile he Ah Cohuot Cocome tu yantah u than Dios _y_ ca noh ahau tu luksah u [210-2] ponob u banderasob, utia ca noh ahau utial conquixta _y_ adelantado _y_ yum padre clerigo tu cuch cahil xan maix u ɔa yah katun u lukzahubaob ichilob kaxahob kunal _y_ yotoch cah tu cuchteelob.

The Maya Chronicles Brinton's Library Of Aboriginal American Literature, Number 1 Various 1868