CHAPTER V

ARRIVAL IN TLASCALA--FRIENDLY RECEPTION--DISCONTENT OF THE ARMY--JEALOUSY OF THE TLASCALANS--EMBASSY FROM MEXICO

Spaniards arrive at Tlascala 206

Family Reception 207

Feelings of the Tlascalans 208

Spaniards recruit their Strength 210

Their further Misfortunes 210

Tidings from Villa Rica 211

Indomitable Spirit of Cortés 211

Discontent of the Army 212

Their Remonstrance 212

The General’s resolute Reply 214

Jealousy of the Tlascalans 216

Cortés strives to allay it 217

Events in Mexico 217

Preparations for Defence 218

Aztec Embassy to Tlascala 219

Stormy Debate in the Senate 220

Mexican Alliance rejected 222

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