Fortune, great inequality of, between the different classes 66 The Poor, their degradation-absence of beasts of Government, form of, an absolute monarchy Doctrines, conformity of certain of the Mexican, with the traditions of the ancient world. Mother, notion of one, common to all mankind 97 97 Sin, original-baptism-confession-the Eucharist. . 100 Future life, notions on . 101 Cross, the 103 CHAPTER VIII. HUMAN SACRIFICES. Human Sacrifices, origin of Practice of, founded on the notion of expiation 112 Nezahualcoyotl, aversion of King, to these sacrifices Victims, great number of, under the last Montezuma 114 118 121 . 122 Tezcatlipoca, feast of the God. Priests, austere habits of-were they under a law of FOUNTAIN OF MEXICAN CIVILIZATION. Arrival in the valley of Mexico, at the end of the twelfth century, of the Chichemecs, and then of the Nahualtecs Tenochtitlan, or Mexico, foundation of Communication, easy, by Behring's Straits, or the Aleu Races, relation of, in an anatomical point of view Calendar, striking conformity of the Mexican, to that Europe, influence of - Quetzalcoatl, Bochica, Manco- Cortez, address of, to his troops before leaving Cuba . 161 Cozumel, conversion of the inhabitants of the island of. 162 175 Cortez, appointed Chief Justice and Captain-General by the Municipal Council of the colony Montejo and Puerto Carrero sent to Spain Cempoalla, entry into Totonacs, forced conversion of. Departure for Mexico burnt Plot discovered and suppressed-Cortez has the fleet 181. CHAPTER III. WAR WITH THE TLASCALANS TERMINATED BY AN ALLIANCE. Tlascalans and the Aztecs, deep antipathy between . . 184 successive defeats 187 Spies sent by that chief and discovered by Marina . 189 Causes of the success of the Spaniards Cortez, religious fanaticism of-tolerant spirit of Father Olmedo Tlascalans, advantages of the alliance with. Ixtlilxochitl, offer of the services of Prince 190 190 CHAPTER IV. MARCH FROM TLASCALA TO MEXICO-TRAGEDY OF CHOLULA. Montezuma, trouble and perplexity of . Quetzalcoatl, Spaniards taken for the descendants of 199 200 Cholula, importance and prosperity of 207 CHAPTER V. FIRST ENTRY INTO MEXICO. Entry into Mexico PAGE . 209 Montezuma, interview of, with Cortez-welcome given to the Spaniards by that prince Second interview between Cortez and Montezuma CHAPTER VI. 209 210 HE MONTEZUMA A PRISONER IN THE SPANISH QUARTERS . 220 Quauhpopoca, trial and capital punishment of THE HOSTILITY OF THE MEXICANS INCREASES A RIVAL SPANIARDS-DEATH OF MONTEZUMA, Cortez has the great temple given up to him. Aztec hostility declared. Cortez announces an intention of departure Cortez leaves Mexico-victory over Narvaez-Cortez gains over the soldiers of his rival, and returns to Alvarado, perfidy and cruelty of, towards the Aztecs |