They cross the sea, proceeding toward the east, and arrive at a land inhabited by the Nonoualcats, an Aztec people ([15-17]). Their first action is formally to choose Gagavitz and Zactecauh as their joint rulers ([18-19]), and under their leadership they proceed to attack the Nonoualcats. After a severe conflict the Cakchiquels are defeated, and are obliged to seek safety in further wanderings. At length they reach localities in Guatemala ([20]). At this point an episode is introduced of their encounter with the spirit of the forests, Zakiqoxol ([21], [22]).
They meet with various nations, some speaking a totally different language; others, as the Mams and Pokomams, dialects of their own. With the last mentioned they have serious conflicts ([23-29]). During one of their journeys, Zactecauh is killed by falling down a ravine ([30]). An episode here relates the traditional origin of one of their festivals, that in honor of Gagxanul, “the uncoverer of the fire” ([31], [32]).
Their first arrival at Lake Atitlan is noted ([33]), and the war that they waged with the Ikomags ([34]). Here an episode[61] describes the traditional origin of the festival of Tolgom ([35-37]). A peaceful division of the lake with the Tzutuhils is effected, and marriages take place between the tribes ([38]).
The Cakchiquels, Quiches and Akahals now settle permanently in their towns, and develop their civilization ([39], [40]). They meet with numerous hardships, as well as internal dissensions, the chief Baqahol at one time obtaining the leadership. They succeed in establishing, however, family life and a fixed religious worship, though in almost constant war with their neighbors ([41-46]).
Gagavitz, “he who came from Tulan,” dies, and is followed by Cay Noh and Cay Batz ([47]). These acknowledge the supremacy of Tepeuh, the king of the Quiches, and are sent out by him to collect tribute from the various tribes. They are seduced and robbed by the Tzutuhils, and conceal themselves in a cave, out of fear of Tepeuh. He forgives them, however, and they continue in power until their death ([49-59]).
After this, a period of strife follows, and the names of four successive rulers are mentioned, but none of the occurrences of their reigns ([60-66]).
The narrative is resumed when Qikab, king of the Quiches, orders the Cakchiquels to settle at the town of Chiavar. He appoints, as their rulers, the warriors Huntoh and Vukubatz. A revolt agains Qikab, headed by his two sons, results in his defeat and death ([67-81]). During this revolt, a contest between the Cakchiquels takes place, the close of which finds the latter established in their final stronghold, the famous fortress of “Iximche on the Ratzamut” ([82-85]).
At the death of Huntoh and Vukubatz, they are succeeded[62] by Lahuh Ah and Oxlahuh Tzii, who carry on various wars, and especially defeat the Quiches in a general engagement, which is vividly described ([86-93]). They also conquer the Akahals, killing their king Ichal, and the Tzutuhils, with their king Caoke ([94-98]).
During their reign, a sanguinary insurrection occurred in Iximche, of such importance that the author adopts its date as the era from which to reckon all subsequent events ([99-104]). This date corresponded to the year 1496, A. D.(?)
The following years are marked by a series of unimportant wars, the outbreak of a destructive pestilence, and finally, in 1524, twenty-eight years after the Insurrection, by the arrival of the Spanish forces under Alvarado ([105-144]).