While the costumes of the indians were gay, and more or less attractive, those of these European warriors were ludicrously mongrel and unbecoming.

The new-comers demanded that Montezuma acknowledge the authority of the King of Spain and the cross of Christ.

Conversations, demands, replies, tableaus, sword-dances, etc., ensued.

Finally, Montezuma and his warriors yielded, and kissed the crucifix.
[Illustration: ROAD APPROACHING QUEZALTEPEC] While this drama was being enacted under the shade-tree, another amusement, in connection with the _fiesta of_ _San Marcos_, was in progress in front of the church.

The musicians with the long horns made doleful music; a dozen gayly-costumed dancers took part.