CONTENTS. xiii CHAPTER VI. CITY 07 CHOLULA—GREAT TEMPLE — MARCH TO CHOLULA—RECEPTION 07 THE SflNIARDS— CONSPIRACY DETECTED. Page City of Cholula—Its History—Religious Traditions—Its ancient Pyramid—Temple of of Quetzalcoatl—Holy City—Magnificent Scenery—Spaniards leave Tlascala— Indian Volunteers—Army enters Cholula—Brilliant Reception—Envoys from Montezuma—Suspicions of Conspiracy—Fidelity of Marina—Alarming Situation of Cortes—Intrigues with the Priests—Interview with the Caciques—Night-watch of the Spaniards 100 CHAPTER VII. TERRIBLE MASSACRE—TRANQUILLITY RESTORED—REFLECTIONS ON THE MASSACRE- FURTHER PROCEEDINGS—ENVOYS FROM MONTEZUMA. Preparations for a Secret Assault—Natives collect in the Square—The Signal given— Terrible Massacre—Onset of the Tlascalans—Dofence of the Pyramid—Division of the Spoil—Restoration of Order—Reflections on the Massacre—Right of Conquest —Missionary Spirit—Policy of Cortes—His perilous Situation—Cruelty to be charged on him—Terror of “ the White Gods ”—The Cross raised in Cholula— Victims liberated from the Cages—Christian Temple reared on the Pyramid— Embassy from Montezuma—Departure of the Cempoallans . . . .173 CHAPTER VIII. MARCH RESUMED—ASCENT OF THE GREAT VOLCANO—VALLEY OF MEXICO—IMPRESSION ON THE SPANIARDS—CONDUCT OF MONTEZUMA—THEY DESCEND INTO THE VALLEY. Spaniards leave Cholula—Signs of Treachery— The Army reaches the Mountains— Wild Traditions—The Great Volcano—Spaniards ascend its Sides—Perils of the Enterprise—Subsequent Ascent—Descent into the Crater—The Troops suffer from the Tempest—First View of the Valley—Its Magnificence and Beauty—Impression on the Spaniards—Disaffection of the Natives to Montezuma—Embassy from the Emperor—His gloomy Apprehensions—Silence of the Oracles—Spaniards advance —Death of the Spies—Arrival of the Tezcucan Lord—F 1 eating Gardens—Crowds asembled on the Roads—Army reaches Iztapalapan—Its celebrated Gardens— Striking View of Mexico 180 CHAPTER IX. ENVIRONS or MEXCIO—INTERVIEW WITH MONTEZUMA—ENTRANCE INTO THE CAPITAL- HOSPITABLE RECEPTION—VISIT TO THE EMPEROR. Preparations to enter the Capital—Army enters on the great Causeway—Beautiful Environs—Brilliant Procession of* Chiefs—Splendid Retinue of Montezuma- Dress of the Emperor—His Person—His Reception- of Cortes—Spaniards enter the Capital—Feelings of the Aztecs—Hospitable Reception—The Spanish Quarters —Precaution of the General—Visited by the Emperor—His Rich Presents—Super stitious Terrors—Royal Palace—Description of its Interior—Cortes visits Monte zuma—Attempts to Convert the Monarch—Entire Failure—His Religious Views— Montezuma’s Eloquence—His Courteous Bearing—Reflections of Cortes—Notice of Herrera—Criticism on his History—Life of Toribio—Peter Martyr—His Works. 193 BOOK IT. RESIDENCE IN MEXICO. CHAPTER L TEZCUCAN LAKE—DESCRIPTION OF THE CAPITAL—PALACES AND MUSEUMS—ROYAL HOUSEHOLD—MONTEZUMA’S WAY OF LIFE. Lako of Tozcuco—Its Diminution—Floating Islands—The ancient Dikes—Houses of ancient Mexico—Its Streets—Its Population—Its Aqueducts and Fountains— The Imperial Palace — Adjoining Edifices—Magnificent Aviary—Extensive
