On our return to Cuba, when we landed on the coast of Florida in search of water, we had another sharp conflict, in which I was wounded, and one of our men was carried off alive by the Indians.
In the expedition under Grijalva, we fought a second battle in Champoton, on the same spot; ten of our men were killed, and Grijalva himself wounded.
In the third expedition under Cortes, I was present at the following engagements:
The two battles on the Tabasco, subsequently called the river Grijalva.
The battle of Tzinpantzinco.
A few days after, the three pitched battles against the Tlascallans.
The conspiracy and chastisement of the inhabitants of Cholulla.
Entrance into Mexico, and seizure of the person of Motecusuma. I do not count this exactly among the battles, yet it was a bold step to take so mighty a cazique prisoner.
The great victory over Narvaez, whose troops amounted to nearly 1400; we were only 226 in number.
On our return to Mexico, to the relief of Alvarado, we were attacked by the whole armed force of Mexico. The battles continue, without intermission, for eight days and nights. I will, however, say, that I only fought six battles during this time. We lost 860 of our troops.
The battle of Otumpan, and that in our expedition to the province of Tepeaca.