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HISTORY OF MEXICO. 



during battle, were difmembered from the body of the 

 nation and the ftate of Mexico, and banifhed for their 

 meannefs and cowardice for ever. To Montezuma^ 

 and others, who had diftinguilhed themfelves in the war, 

 he gave a part of the conquered lands, and affigned a 

 portion alfo to the priefts for their fupport ; and after 

 having given proper orders for the fecurity and eftab- 

 lifliment of his dominion, he returned with his army to 

 Mexico, to celebrate the fuccefs of his arms with pub- 

 lic rejoicings, and to offer thanks to the god* for their 

 fuppofed protection. 



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