Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and Republican, Vol. 1 of 2 A Historical, Geographical, Political, Statistical and Social Account of That Country From the Period of the Invasion by the Spaniards to the Present Time.

CHAPTER IX.--Aztec prediction--it is not verified--Cortéz

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reinforced by fresh arrivals--Famine in the city--Cortéz levels the city to its foundation--Condition of the capital--Attack renewed--Capture of Guatemozin--Surrender of the city--Frightful condition of the city, 70