4 INTEODUCTION. 



glyphs can be restored with absolute certainty, and in no case will the restoration of 

 a glyph be attempted (except as a marginal note) where there is not a fair indication 

 of its original form. I have, however, the satisfaction of knowing that any student 

 seeking the interpretation of the inscriptions can correct the errors of the drawings 

 by reference to the photographs which will invariably accompany them, or by a visit 

 to the Museums where the casts are exhibited. The publication will be continued 

 in parts, as the work of casting and drawing progresses ; it will therefore of necessity 

 be fragmentary, and it may possibly be interrupted for a time, should I undertake 

 further explorations in Central America. 



CHTJECH AT EsQtrIPTTLA.S. 



