[15] The Bishop of Burgos had the principal charge of West India affairs in Spain. He was a warm friend to the Governor of Cuba, and, of course, an enemy to Cortes.
[16] The small pox had been introduced into the kingdom by a slave who came into the country with Narvaez.
[17] It is said that Chichimecatl, the young lord of Tezcuco, and eight Tlascalans, were all that stood by him.
[18] It is said that Maria Estrada again distinguished herself in this siege, together with Beatriz Bermudez, and several other women.
[19] There is a story that the lord of Tacuba was put to the torture with Guatimozin. The mode of torture was, by anointing their feet with oil, and exposing them to fire. This poor man, it is said, died in the midst of it, and in his last agony cast an imploring look toward the King. Guatimozin, observing this look, cried out reproachfully, “Am I reposing on a bed of roses?”
[20] At this place they met with the brother and mother of Doña Marina. The mother, knowing her guilt, was almost afraid to meet her daughter; but Doña Marina treated her very kindly, and interceded in her behalf with Cortes.
[21] This government was afterward superseded by that of Viceroys.
[22] It is commonly supposed that Cortes was the discoverer of California, but the author regards Diego de Becerra as the discoverer of that peninsula.
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| Receives Dona Marina as a present☞ Receives Doña Marina as a present {pg 9} |
| Conspiracy of Villafana☞ Conspiracy of Villafaña {pg 11} |
| he could deliver it to no person expect the Emperor☞ he could deliver it to no person expect the Emperor {pg 40} |
| in token of dependance☞ in token of dependence {pg 106} |
| the cities of Xaltocan and Tacubs☞ the cities of Xaltocan and Tacuba {pg 152} |
| Bernal Diaz (one of the soldiers of Cortes) declares☞ Bernal Diaz (one of the soldiers of Cortes) declared {pg 169} |
| have been a captive, had not Quinones☞ have been a captive, had not Quiñones {pg 162} |