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Rh woman who is an infidel, is to receive one hundred lashes, for the first offence, that being the punishment they dislike most.

'Indians shall no longer use surnames taken from the moon, birds, animals, serpents, or rivers, which they formerly used.

'No Indian shall be elected for any office who has been punished for idolatry, worshipping huacas, dancing, mourning, or singing in memory of infidel rites, offering up chicha, coca, or burnt fat, or for dancing the dance called Ayrihua.' 

Toledo's term of office came to an end in September 1581, a period of nearly twelve years. It was generally reported that he was received with coldness by King Philip II, who told him that he was not sent out to kill Kings but to serve Kings. Huaman Poma depicts the retired Viceroy sitting in a chair in a state of extreme despondency. This report would be very satisfactory if true. But there is some evidence that Toledo's general policy was approved, although fault may have been found with some of the details.

There can be no doubt of the disastrous results of the ruthless administration of such men as Toledo, and of the Spanish rule. The last survivor of the original conquerors has given his testimony with no uncertain sound. Mancio Serra de Leguisamo signed his will at Cuzco on September 18, 1589, with the following preamble:

'First, and before I begin my testament, I declare that for many years I have desired to take order for informing the Catholic and Royal Majesty of the King Don