CONTENTS.
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| CHAPTER XXXII. | |
| INVESTMENT OF MEXICO. | |
| May-June, 1521. | |
| Phases of Heroism — The Brigantines upon the Lake — Division of Forces between Alvarado, Sandoval, and Olid — Desertion, Capture, and Execution of Xicotencatl — Departure of the Troops from Tezcuco — Naval Battle — Possession Taken of the Causeways — At One Point Cortés Unexpectedly Gains Entrance to the City — But is Driven Out. | 613 |
| CHAPTER XXXIII. | |
| CONTINUATION OF THE SIEGE. | |
| June-July, 1521. | |
| Something about Quauhtemotzin — Infamous Pretensions of European Civilization and Christianity — Prompt Action of the Mexican Emperor — Repetitions of the Entry Assault — Submission of the Surrounding Nations — Dire Condition of the Mexicans — Spanish Defeat and Disaffection — Resolution to Raze the City. | 636 |
| CHAPTER XXXIV. | |
| THE CONQUEST ACHIEVED. | |
| July-August, 1521. | |
| The Destroyers Advance — Fierce Fighting in the Plaza — Dismal Situation of the Mexicans — The Work of Demolition — Movements of Alvarado — The Emperor Refuses to Parley — Misery of the Aztecs Unbearable — Horrible Massacre of Women and Children — The Tenderhearted Cortés Mourns over his own Work — Capture of the Emperor — The Conquest Completed — Banquets and Thanksgivings — Dispersion of the Allies to their Homes — Reflections. | 669 |
| AUTHORITIES QUOTED. | |
| Authorities quoted in History of Mexico series | xxi |
