Wednesday, 2 January 1493 (Part 5)
The Cacique demonstrated much love for me and great emotion over my departure, especially when he saw that I was ready to embark. A favorite of the King told me that he had ordered a stature of pure gold made as large as me and that at the end of 10 days they were to bring it to me. I embarked, with the intention of departing then, but the wind would not allow me to do so.
This picture was found on the Internet. If Columbus were about 5'11" tall and 210 pounds, how much do you think a life-size gold statue of him would be worth today?
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