Putting a safer distance between themselves and Spaniards, the Guales moved the town of Guale southward. Its location in 1576, 20 leagues south of Santa Elena, places it on the island that would later be called St. Catherines. The Guales had observed the divisions in Spanish ranks and were deeply divided over the attitude they should take toward them. One after another, all their European friends had manifested , weakness and forsaken them, first the French, then the Theatines, then the Franciscans, leaving them without protection from Spanish cupidity. Dissatisfaction was growing in the towns along the inland waterway. It would no longer be wise to take Guale friendship for granted. (Bushnell SS)