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CORTÉS RECONNOITRES THE CAPITAL.-OCCUPIES TACUBA.-SKIR
WITH THE ENEMY.-EXPEDITION OF SANDOVAL.-ARRIVAL OF
FORCEMENTS.
Towns deserted as they advance .
Beautiful Environs of Mexico.
Cortés occupies Tacuba
The Allies fire the Town
Ambuscade of the Aztecs
Parley with the Enemy
Single Combats
Position of the Parties
Spaniards return to Tezcuco
Embassy from Chalco
Sandoval is detached to defend it
Takes Huaxtepec
Storms Jacapichtla
Puts the Garrison to the Sword
Counte rmarch on Chalco
Cortés' Coolness with Sandoval
His Reconciliation
Arrival of Reinforcements
The Dominican Friar.
CHAPTER III.
SECOND RECONNOITRING EXPEDITION.-ENGAGEMENTS ON THE SIERRA.
CAPTURE OF
CUERNAVACA.-BATTLES AT XOCHIMILCO.-NARR
ESCAPE OF CORTÉS.-HE ENTERS TACUBA.
Second Reconnoitring Expedition
Preparations for the March
Spaniards enter the Sierra
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Capture of the City.
Cortés recrosses the Sierra.
Exquisite View of the Valley
Marches against Xochimilco
Narrow Escape of Cortés
Chivalric Spirit of the Age
Cortés surveys the Country
Vigilance in his Quarters
Battles at Xochimilco
Spaniards Masters of the Town
Conflagration of Xochimilco
Army arrives at Cojohuacan
Ambuscade of the Indians
Spaniards enter Tacuba
View from its Teocalli
Strong Emotion of Cortés
Return to Tezcuco
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CHAPTER IV.
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CONSPIRACY IN THE ARMY. BRIGANTINES LAUNCHED. MUSTER OF
FORCES.-EXECUTION OF XICOTENCATL.-MARCH OF THE ARMY.-
INDIAN FLOTILLA DEFEATED.-OCCUPATION OF THE CAUSEWAYS.-
PERATE ASSAULTS.-FIRING OF THE PALACES.-SPIRIT OF
BESIEGED.-BARRACKS FOR THE TROOPS.
Sandoval marches on Iztapalapan
Cortés takes Command of the Fleet
Indian Flotilla defeated
Cortés occupies Xoloc
Sandoval advances to Cojohuacan
Skirmishes on the Causeway
Blockade completed
Simultaneous Assaults on Mexico
Ramparts raised by the Aztecs
Brigantines enfilade the Causeway
Spaniards enter the City.
Allies demolish the Buildings
Fierce Battles in the City
Spaniards reach the Square
Storm the Pyramid
Hurl the Priests headlong
The Aztecs rally
Spaniards give way
Cavalry to the Rescue
Retreat to their Quarters
Ixtlilxochitl in the Camp
GENERAL ASSAULT ON THE CITY.-DEFEAT OF THE SPANIARDS.-THEIR
DISASTROUS CONDITION.-SACRIFICE OF THE CAPTIVES.-DEFECTION
OF THE ALLIES.-CONSTANCY OF THE TROOPS.
SUCCESS OF THE SPANIARDS.-FRUITLESS OFFERS TO GUATEMO
BUILDINGS RAZED TO THE GROUND.-TERRIBLE FAMINE.-
TROOPS GAIN THE MARKET-PLACE.-BATTERING ENGINE.