CHAPTER XIII

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WAR-CUSTOMS OF THE NAHUAS.

Importance of the Military Profession -- Indications of Rank -- Education of Warriors -- Rewards for Valor -- Military Orders and their Dress -- Gorgeous War-Dresses of Montezuma and the Aztec Nobility -- Dress of the Common Soldiers -- Armor and Defensive Weapons -- Offensive Weapons -- Standards -- Ambassadors and Couriers -- Fortifications -- The Military Council -- Articles of War -- Declaration of War -- Spies -- Order of March and Battle -- War Customs of the Tlascaltecs and Tarascos -- Return of the Conquering Army -- Celebration of Feats of Arms 400

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