Chapter VI

ACCOUNT OF MONTEZUMA--STATE OF HIS EMPIRE--STRANGE PROGNOSTICS--EMBASSY AND PRESENTS--SPANISH ENCAMPMENT

PAGE 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