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