After the fall of Granada and the end of the War of Reconquista, the King and the Queen receive Columbus to discuss his project. The King and Queen, however, do not first accempt the terms conditions of Columbus. However, the Genoese sailor remains firm, and heads toward France. It is then that the King and the Queen realize their mistake, and send for a messanger with the purpose of escorting Columbus back to Granada. Columbus is suddenly stopped by the messenger while he is crossing the bridge of Pinos. To his delight, the messenger informs him that the King and Queen have formally accepted his project!