CHAPTER IX.
The Golden City. — Coast of California — Cape San Lucas. — Manzanillo. — Alligators and Sharks. — Acapulco. — San José de Guatemala. — Escuintla. — City of Guatemala. — Indian pilgrims from Esquipulas. — Ancient mounds on the plains of Mixco. — Insurrection of Indians. — Decapitation of their leader. — Preparations for the journey across the Continent to Palenque and Yucatan 176