39
This nobleman the emperor had appointed commander-in-chief of his troops in Spain; but all his operations were attended with little success, and he lost all influence at court. (p. 198.)
40
Bernal Diaz means the emperor's chancellor, Mercurin Arborio de Gattinara, who subsequently became a cardinal. (p. 200.)
41
Most likely in the year 1523. (p. 207.)
42
A town of Estremadura, and the native place of Cortes. (p. 212.)