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History of Mexico, Volume 1, 1516-1521

Note 690 — Chapter XXI · THE COUP DE MAÎTRE OF CORTÉS. May, 1520.

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The stout cacique had remonstrated with the general on his carelessness, assuring him that Malinche with his Teules was far different. ‘When you least expect it he will be here and will kill you.’ Although the warning was received with laughter, yet the hint was not lost. Bernal Diaz, Hist. Verdad., 96.

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