coimar t». XTl BOOK VI. fflEGK AND SURRENDER 0? MEXICO. CHAPTER I. AERANOEMEVT8 AT TE2CUOO—SACK OF IZTAPALAPAN—ADVANTAGES OP THE SPANIARD* — WISE POLICY OF CORTES—TRANSPORTATION OF THE BRIO ANTI N E8. r«ft Bead-quarters at Tezcuco—Cortds distrusts the Natives—Negotiates with the Aztecs —City of Iztapalapan—Spaniards March upon it—Sack the Town—Natives break down the Dikes — Spaniards struggle in tho Flood—Regayi their Quarters in Tezcuco—Indian Cities tender Allegiance — Some ask lor Protection—Cortes detaches Sandoval to their Aid—Difficult Situation of Cortes—His sagacious Policy —Makes Overtures to Guatemozin—Spirit of the Indian Emperor—The Brigantines are completed—Sandoval detached to transport them—Signs of the Massacre at Zoltepec — Reaches Tlascala—Transportation of the Brigantines — Joy at their Arrival—Reflections 33# CHAPTER II. OOBTiS RBCONNOITRES THE CAPITAL—OCCUPIES TACUBA—6KTRMI9HRS WITH THE ENEMY —EXPEDITION OF SANDOVAL—ARRIVAL OF REINFORCEMENTS. Cortes reconnoitres the Capital—Action of Xaltocan—Spaniards ford the Lake—Towns deserted as they advance—Beautiful Environs of Mexico—Cortes occupies Tacuba —The Allies tire the Town—Ambuscade of the Aztecs—Parley with tho Enemy— Single Combats—Position of the Parties—Spaniards return to Tezcuco—Embassy from Chaleo — Sandoval is detached to Defend it—Takes Huaxtepec—Storms Jacapichtla—Puts the Garrison to the Sword—Countermarch on Chaleo—Cortes’ Coolness with Sandoval — His Reconciliation—Arrival of Reinforcements—The Dominican Friar 33| CHAPTER III. MKOGND RECONNOITRING EXPEDITION — ENGAGEMENTS ON THE SIERRA — CAPTURE OF CUERNAVACA —BATTLES AT XOCHIMILCO—NARROW ESCAPE OF CORTES—HE ENTERS TACUBA. fiecond Reconnoitring Expedition—Preparations for the March—Spaniards entor the Sierra—Engagements in the Passes—Rocks rolled down by the Aztecs—Enemy routed—Spaniards bivouac in the Mulberry Grove—Storm the Cliffs—March through the Mountains—Arrive at Cuernavaca—Scenery in its Environs—Bold Passage of the Ravine—Capture of the City—Cortes recrosses the Sierra—Exqui site View of the Valley—Marches against Xochiroilco—Narrow Escape of Cortes— Chivalric Spirit of the Age—Cortes surveys the Country—Vigilance in his Quarters —Battles at Xochimiloo—Spaniards Masters of the Town—Conflagration of Xochi- inileo—Army arrives at Cojohuacan—Ambuscade of the Indians—Spaniards enter Tacuba—View from its Teocalli—Strong Emotion of Cortes—Return to Tezcuco . 847 CHAPTER IV. CONSPIRACY IN THE ARMY—BRIGANTINES LAUNCHED—MUSTER OF FORCES—EXECUTION OF XICOTENCATL—MARCH OF THE ARMY—BEGINNING OF THE SIEGE. Affairs in Spain—Conspiracy in the Camp—Its Design—Disclosed to Cortes—The Ringleaaer executed—Policy of Cortes—The General’s Body-guard—Brigantines Launched—Impression on the Spectators—Muster of Forces—Instruction to the Allies—Cortes distributes his Troops—His Spirited Harangue—Regulations read to the Army—Desertion of Xicotencatl—His Execution—His Character—March of the Army—Quarrel of Olid and Alvarado—Spaniards destroy the Aqueduct— Commencement of Siege . S3* l
