CHAPTER V

.--Cortéz returns to the Capital--Causes of the revolt

against the Spaniards--Cortéz condemns Alvarado--his conduct to Montezuma--Battle in the city--Montezuma mediates--Fight on the Great Temple or Teocalli--Retreat of the Spaniards--Noche Triste--Flight of the Spaniards to Tacuba, 44

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