Note XXVII-33 — Chapter XXVII · REVOLT OF THE CAKCHIQUELS. 1524-1525.
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Fuentes, followed by Juarros, states that this was done by the advice of an aged Indian named Choboloc. He had observed that the Spaniards did not engage with all their forces at once, but always kept a body of men in reserve, and suggested to the chiefs of his nation the adoption of similar tactics.