THE BURYING OF MONTEZUMA'S TREASURE Cuitlahua was crowned Emperor of the Aztecs in succession to his brother Montezuma, while I lay sick with the wound given me by the sword of de Garcia, and also with that which I had received on the altar of sacrifice.

This hurt had found no time to heal, and in the fierce fighting on the Night of Fear it burst open and bled much.

Indeed it gave me trouble for years, and to this hour I feel it in the autumn season.

Otomie, who nursed me tenderly, and so strange is the heart of woman, even seemed to be consoled in her sorrow at the loss of her father and nearest kin, because I had escaped the slaughter and won fame, told me of the ceremony of the crowning, which was splendid enough.

Indeed the Aztecs were almost mad with rejoicing because the Teules had gone at last.