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¡Hola!, my fellow gentlemen of Spain!

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I have good news for us all! I just got off the horn with the Pope, and he has given us

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the go-ahead to start evangelizing in the New World!

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We are going to call this thing the "Encomienda System."

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Sounds exotic, right?

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It is actually quite a bit like our feudal system of old... but hopefully with less feuding.

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I hate when our families feud.

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However, there will be a couple of differences.

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These... Indian people... must be told that we now own their land.

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Unfortunately for them, they never called "dibs."

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Our Spanish Lords, the conquistadors, will offer them protection.

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I am sure they will happily welcome this protection, as they currently have no way to defend themselves.

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In exchange for this protection that we are graciously offering them...

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...they will be our slaves. Er... helpers. Yes, our helpers. That's the ticket.

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Of course, our duty first and foremost is to educate these savages about Christ and

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his teachings. This way, we can save their immortal souls.

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And we want as many souls in Heaven as possible, because hey -- the more the merrier.

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My fellow Spaniards, don't sweat it if you have to treat these Indians a little rough.

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They can take it. And besides, they are going to owe us big time.

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So I'd just like to hear one of them complain. And it isn't like they are going to rebel

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against us or argue that they are being abused, right?

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They are ... not so bright.

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These poor, stupid heathens need us big time. So if you must, whip them into shape like

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the beasts of burden that they are. The Encomienda System means great things for us...

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...and for the spreading of Christ's words.

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So, grab the next ship, hop on over... we'll hook you up with some Indians of your very own!

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Hasta luego baby!

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