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 332 off all dependence upon Cortez and conducted himself in such a manner as to bring down upon his head the latter's vengeance. Fighting was constantly going on in various parts of the country, especially in the south and south-west in the provinces of Tabasco, Oaxaca and Chiapas; but always resulting in Spanish victories and the bringing of the natives under subjection.



Although Cortez was industrious in establishing his well-earned reputation as conqueror of New Spain at the royal court, and in securing land-grants and titles for himself and his relations, he yet persistently ignored the claims of his old comrades in arms. He employed them to the last in battles and fatiguing marches, but did not reward as he