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 VIII.--Cortéz returns--conspiracy among his men

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detected--Execution of Villafaña--Brigantines launched-- Xicotencatl's treason and execution--Disposition of forces to attack the city--Siege and assaults on the city--Fight and reverses of the Spaniards--Sacrifice of captives--Flight of allies--Contest renewed--Starvation, 62