Chapter VI

CITY OF CHOLULA--GREAT TEMPLE--MARCH TO CHOLULA--RECEPTION OF THE SPANIARDS--CONSPIRACY DETECTED

City of Cholula 180 Its History 181 Religious Traditions 182 Its ancient Pyramid 183 Temple of Quetzalcoatl 184 Holy City 185 Magnificent Scenery 187 Spaniards leave Tlascala 188 Indian Volunteers 189 Army enters Cholula 190 Brilliant Reception 191 Envoys from Montezuma 192 Suspicions of Conspiracy 193 Fidelity of Marina 194 Alarming Situation of Cortés 195 Intrigues with the Priests 196 Interview with the Caciques 197 Night-watch of the Spaniards 198