History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 2/4

William Hickling Prescott

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

BOOK II DISCOVERY OF MEXICO (CONTINUED)

BOOK III MARCH TO MEXICO

BOOK IV RESIDENCE IN MEXICO

Contents of Volume II.

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Montezuma Edition

THE WORKS OF WILLIAM H. PRESCOTT

TWENTY-TWO VOLUMES

Vol. II

The Montezuma Edition of William H. Prescott’s Works is limited to one thousand copies, of which this is

No. 345

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THE MEETING OF CORTÉS AND MONTEZUMA

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Montezuma Edition

HISTORY OF THE

Conquest of Mexico

BY
WILLIAM H. PRESCOTT

EDITED BY

WILFRED HAROLD MUNRO
PROFESSOR OF EUROPEAN HISTORY IN BROWN UNIVERSITY

AND COMPRISING THE NOTES OF THE EDITION BY
JOHN FOSTER KIRK

“Victrices aquilas alium laturus in orbem”
Lucan, Pharsalia, lib. v., v. 238

VOL. II

PHILADELPHIA AND LONDON
J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY

Copyright, 1843, by William H. Prescott
Copyright, 1871, by William G. Prescott
Copyright, 1873, by J. B. Lippincott & Co.
Copyright, 1904, by J. B. Lippincott Company

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CONTENTS OF VOL. II

BOOK II DISCOVERY OF MEXICO (CONTINUED)
CHAPTER VI
Account of Montezuma—State of his Empire—Strange Prognostics—Embassy and Presents—Spanish Encampment
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Montezuma then upon the Throne	3
Inaugural Address	4
The Wars of Montezuma	5
His civil Policy	6
Oppression of his Subjects	7
Foes of his Empire	8
Superstition of Montezuma	9
Mysterious Prophecy	10
Portentous Omens	11
Dismay of the Emperor	12
Embassy and presents to the Spaniards	14
Life in the Spanish Camp	15
Rich Present from Montezuma	16
Large gold Wheels	17
Message from Montezuma	18
Effects of the Treasure on the Spaniards	20
Return of the Aztec Envoys	21
Prohibition of Montezuma	22
Preaching of Father Olmedo	23
Desertion of the Natives	23
CHAPTER VII
Troubles in the Camp—Plan of a Colony—Management of CortÉs—March to Cempoalla—Proceedings with the Natives—Foundation of Vera Cruz
Discontent of the Soldiery	24
Envoys from the Totonacs	25
Dissensions in the Aztec Empire	26
Proceedings in the Camp	26
CortÉs prepares to return to Cuba	27
Army remonstrate	28
CortÉs yields	29
Foundation of Villa Rica	30
Resignation and Reappointment of CortÉs	31
Divisions in the Camp	32
General Reconciliation	33
March to Cempoalla	34
Picturesque Scenery	35
Remains of Victims	35
Terrestrial Paradise	36
Love of Flowers by the Natives	37
Their splendid Edifices	38
Hospitable Entertainment at Cempoalla	39
Conference with the Cacique	40
Proposals of Alliance	41
Advance of the Spaniards	43
Arrival of Aztec Nobles	44
Artful Policy of CortÉs	45
Allegiance of the Natives	46
City of Villa Rica built	47
Infatuation of the Indians	48
CHAPTER VIII
Another Aztec Embassy—Destruction of the Idols—Despatches sent to Spain—Conspiracy in the Camp—The Fleet Sunk
Embassy from Montezuma	49
Its Results	50
Severe Discipline in the Army	51
Gratitude of the Cempoallan Cacique	52
Attempt at Conversion	53
Sensation among the Natives	54
The Idols burned	55
Consecration of the Sanctuary	56
News from Cuba	57
Presents for Charles the Fifth	58
First Letter of CortÉs	59
Despatches to Spain	61
Agents for the Mission	62
Departure of the Ship	63
It touches at Cuba	64
Rage of Velasquez	64
Ship arrives in Spain	65
Conspiracy in the Camp	66
Destruction of the Fleet	67
Oration of CortÉs	69
Enthusiasm of the Army	70
Notice of Las Casas	72
His Life and Character	73
Criticism on his Works	79
BOOK III MARCH TO MEXICO
CHAPTER I
Proceedings at Cempoalla—The Spaniards climb the Tableland—Picturesque Scenery—Transactions with the Natives—Embassy to Tlascala
Squadron off the Coast	83
Stratagem of CortÉs	85
Arrangement at Villa Rica	86
Spaniards begin their March	87
Climb the Cordilleras	88
Wild Mountain Scenery	89
Immense Heaps of human Skulls	93
Transactions with the Natives	94
Accounts of Montezuma’s Power	95
Moderation of Father Olmedo	97
Indian Dwellings	99
CortÉs determines his Route	100
Embassy to Tlascala	101
Remarkable Fortification	102
Arrival in Tlascala	103
CHAPTER II
Republic of Tlascala—Its Institutions—Early History—Discussions in the Senate—Desperate Battles
The Tlascalans	104
Their Migrations	105
Their Government	106
Public Games	107
Order of Knighthood	108
Internal Resources	108
Their Civilization	109
Struggles with the Aztecs	110
Means of Defence	111
Sufferings of the Tlascalans	112
Their hardy Character	113
Debates in the Senate	114
Spaniards advance	115
Desperate Onslaught	116
Retreat of the Indians	117
Bivouac of the Spaniards	118
The Army resumes its March	119
Immense Host of Barbarians	120
Bloody Conflict in the Pass	121
Enemy give Ground	122
Spaniards clear the Pass	123
Cessation of Hostilities	124
Results of the Conflict	125
Troops encamp for the Night	126
CHAPTER III
Decisive Victory—Indian Council—Night Attack—Negotiations with the Enemy—Tlascalan Hero
Envoys to Tlascala	127
Foraging Party	128
Bold Defiance by the Tlascalans	129
Preparations for Battle	130
Appearance of the Tlascalans	131
Showy Costume of the Warriors	132
Their Weapons	134
Desperate Engagement	136
The Combat thickens	137
Divisions among the Enemy	138
Decisive Victory	139
Triumph of Science over Numbers	140
Dread of the Cavalry	140
Indian Council	142
Night Attack	143
Spaniards victorious	144
Embassy to Tlascala	145
Peace with the Enemy	145
Patriotic Spirit of their Chief	146
CHAPTER IV
Discontent in the Army—Tlascalan Spies—Peace with the Republic—Embassy from Montezuma
Spaniards scour the Country	147
Success of the Foray	148
Discontent in the Camp	149
Representations of the Malecontents	150
Reply of CortÉs	151
Difficulties of the Enterprise	153
Mutilation of the Spies	154
Interview with the Tlascalan Chief	156
Peace with the Republic	158
Embassy from Montezuma	159
Declines to receive the Spaniards	160
They advance towards the City	161
CHAPTER V
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