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492 We are not accustomed to seek long for the reason of insurrection and revolt among conquered nations. In this instance we need only call to mind that Nuño de Guzman had been there. As to more recent causes we have the testimony of Cortés that the trouble was due to Coronado's departure, and Mendoza's extortion of men and provisions for that

expedition. Beaumont declares it certain that the insurrection originated in the brutality of the encomenderos.