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The Mastering of Mexico

and regular judges having found him guilty, he was hanged before the place where he had lodged.

Cortes wished to save others dishonored by the affair, but he agreed to have a guard of trustworthy, valiant soldiers for his person night and day. He begged us, in whom he placed confidence, to watch over his safety, and although he never showed any animosity to those who were in the conspiracy, from that time forth he distrusted them.