As they have lost the terrible weapons, that committed such destruction, they will be at our mercy.

We know now that they are not invincible.

Their terror has departed.
"Be assured that they will not escape us.

They have reached land on the opposite side of the lake, and will have to make a great circuit, which will give us time to collect our forces.

Cuitlahua has already dispatched a messenger to every town and village, ordering all to assemble under their chiefs; and to be prepared to march, at a moment's notice, when the rendezvous is settled upon.