Pyramids of Teotihuacan 189 Account of them 189 Their probable Destination 191 The _Micoatl_, or Path of the Dead 193 The Races who reared them 193 Indian Host in the Valley of Otumba 194 Sensations of the Spaniards 195 Instructions of Cortés 196 He leads the Attack 197 Great Battle of Otumba 198 Gallantry of the Spaniards 198 Their Forces in Disorder 199 Desperate Effort of Cortés 200 The Aztec Chief is slain 201 The Barbarians put to Flight 201 Rich Spoil for the Victors 202 Reflections on the Battle 203 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 CHAPTER VI WAR WITH THE SURROUNDING TRIBES--SUCCESSES OF THE SPANIARDS--DEATH OF MAXIXCA--ARRIVAL OF REINFORCEMENTS--RETURN IN TRIUMPH TO TLASCALA War with the surrounding Tribes 223 Battle with the Tepeacans 225