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