A site for a colony had been selected. But it was debatable ground, destined to witness stirring scenes. Twenty years of conflict were necessary to decide the possession of Santa Elena. Spaniard, Indian, and Scotchman, each lent color to the moving picture staged on its shores. The key to the border was in the pocket of Dr. Henry Woodward. He studied the country and learned the tongues of the natives. Months were spent in these pursuits, then Spaniards carried him to San Agustin [1667]. The English account has it that he was captured. The Spanish version is that he went of his own accord. Be that as it may, at San Agustin he found favor. He lived with the parish priest, became a Catholic, and was made official surgeon. Thus advantaged, he learned the secrets of the country and then awaited a chance to escape. It soon came. In 1668…