[1] The wealthy class next in standing to the nobles.

[2] Robertson's 'America,' Bk. III. pp. 193, 194.

[3] 'Hist. Conquest of Mexico,' Prescott.

[4] 'Hist. Conquest of Mexico.'—Prescott.

[5] 'Hist. Conquest of Mexico,' Vol. I., p. 288.—Prescott.

[6] 'Hist. Conquest of Mexico,' vol. i. p. 63.—Prescott.

[7] 'Hist. Conquest of Mexico'—Prescott.

[8] 'Hist. of America.'—Robertson.

[9] Hist. 'Conquest of Mexico.'—Prescott.

[10] 'Hist. Conquest of Mexico,'—Prescott.

[11] 'Hist. Conquest of Mexico,' vol. ii.—Prescott.