[XXXVII‑6] The proclamation said: God was angry with the world because he was not venerated and feared as he ought to be, old customs being abandoned and new ones introduced. As murmurs had been heard because tribute, the order of Sto Domingo, the king, and the dominion of the Jews had not been done away with, San Pedro had ordered priests to be ordained for all the pueblos who should be responsible to God for their parishes. But for the masses celebrated by these priests the world would come to an end, and through them only would God's anger be removed. Children must be sent to the church to be instructed in God's law. The vicar-general would presently visit each pueblo in order to see if this order were obeyed. He who refused obedience should be brought to Cancuc and given 200 blows, after which he should be hanged. García, Sub. Zend., 74-5.
[XXXVII‑7] Secular distinctions were also conferred. Titles of 'Don' were given, the patents being signed by the priestess thus: 'Doña María Angel, Procuradora de la Vírgen Santisima.' Id., 77.
[XXXVII‑8] At a later date the rebel Tzendales considered that it was necessary to form their government on the plan of that of the Spaniards. They determined to found an audiencia with president and oidores at a place called Hueiteupan, to which they gave the name of Guatemala. Id., 82-3.
[XXXVII‑9] The Tzendales buried the silver belonging to the churches, and it has never been found. Pineda, in Soc. Mex. Geog., Bol., iii. 350.
[XXXVII‑10] 'The Tzendales, 15,000 strong, encamped at Huistlan with the further intention of marching on Ciudad Real.' Pineda, in Soc. Mex. Geog., Bol., iii. 349. This estimate probably includes the other force which was to have started simultaneously against Ciudad Real, as mentioned later.
[XXXVII‑11] They had about 30 escopetas taken at Chilun. Their other weapons were long spears, the heads of which were made of tools taken at Ococingo, and other arms of ancient usage. Each Tzendale, moreover, carried a basket of stones. García, Sublevac. Zend., MS., 85-6.
[XXXVII‑12] The Spaniards lost nine killed and about the same number wounded. Id., 91-3.
[XXXVII‑13] Four of the Sinacantlan ringleaders were afterward hanged by Gutierrez. Id., 95-6.
[XXXVII‑14] When his force reached San Pedro Chimalco it consisted of 400 men; 150 of whom were arquebusiers, and the rest Chiapanec and Mexican Indian lancers, residents of Guatemala City. Id., 100-3.
[XXXVII‑15] These forces were sent by Gutierrez, who, after a small body of his troops had been repulsed by the enemy, had called a council of war, at which it was decided to return to Ciudad Real and send aid to Segovia.