. Mexico, a history of its progress and development in one hundred years. ey continued their journey toward thegreat Tenochtitlan, the proud Lady of the Lakes; passed by Tlalmanalco andheld to stop in Aytezinge, a village near Chalce. On rising the next day tocontinue the journey, Cacama, the king of Tezcoco called the Spanish conquerorand presented him with rich gifts in the name of Montezuma. The march continued, and on that day, November 6th, they arrived atIxtapalapan where they were received by Cuitlahuac, brother of the emperor ofMexico, where they were comfortably lodged. 194 MEXICO Ver
. Mexico, a history of its progress and development in one hundred years. ey continued their journey toward thegreat Tenochtitlan, the proud Lady of the Lakes; passed by Tlalmanalco andheld to stop in Aytezinge, a village near Chalce. On rising the next day tocontinue the journey, Cacama, the king of Tezcoco called the Spanish conquerorand presented him with rich gifts in the name of Montezuma. The march continued, and on that day, November 6th, they arrived atIxtapalapan where they were received by Cuitlahuac, brother of the emperor ofMexico, where they were comfortably lodged. 194 MEXICO Very early on the 7th, the journey was resumed; it is said that Cortesappeared somewhat distrustful and for that reason he formed his troops in line ofbattle. The flags were unfurled and the drums made a tremendous noise toterrorize the Indians. Great was the excitement in the hearts of the Spaniards at the sight of thepanoramic view of the city, where numberless temples rose to view majesticallyover the crystal lakes. The exuberant vegetation and luxuriousness, the gifts. MONTEZUMAS ARMY IN MILITARY PARADE. or presents consisting of gold, precious stones, rich plumage, and so variedvegetable products, all must have caused a great impression on the minds of thesemen of insatiable thirst for adventure. EMPEROR MEETS CORTESEmperor Montezuma prepared himself to meet the conqueror. Two brothers accompanied the emperor and also the lords of Tezcoac, Ixtapalapanand Coyoacan, the king of Tlacopan, the treasurer of Montezuma, Tlacatecat,the captain general and other great personages. THE CENTENNIAL 195 Four of these men conducted the emperor in a luxurious palanquin, withshafts of polished gold and showy blankets, under a pallium or canopy of wovenfeathers. Preceding the monarch a group of ministers with gold rods in theirhands marched heralding the approach of the emperor, and the party was com-pleted by the members of the council, the priests, the captains in front of theirwarriors and
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