INDEX

ii. 29. Instructions to, by Velasquez, i. 315, iv. 284. His clandestine embarkation, i. 319. His measures for equipment, 319, 321, 322. Described, 324. Strength of his armament, 328. His address to his soldiers, 329. At Cozumel, 332. Endeavors to liberate captive Christians, 333. His zeal to convert the natives, 335, 356, ii. 22, 41, 52, 90, 96, 216, 325, 327, iii. 245, 254, 350, iv. 162, 244. At Tabasco, i. 342, 350. His first interview with Mexicans, 364. His presents and demands to see Montezuma, 368. Embassy returns to, with presents from Montezuma, ii. 16. (See Montezuma .) His second message to Montezuma, 19. The reply, 21, 22. First made acquainted with the condition of Mexico, 25, 42. His resignation and reappointment, 30, 31, iii. 55. His policy with the Totonacs and Montezuma, ii. 45. Another Aztec embassy to, 49. Aids the cacique of Cempoalla, 51. Hangs up Morla, 51. Reconciles Totonacs, 52. His despatches to Spain, 57, 59, 60, note , 61. Condemns conspirators, 66. Destroys his ships, 68, 70, 71, note . (See Armada .) His embassy to Tlascala, 100. His vigilance, 101, 118, 143, 169, 198, 222, 237, note , 259, iii. 22. His march to Tlascala, ii.