A cry of astonishment broke from the soldiers; however they did not hesitate a moment, but pushed on with loud shouts.

Roger discharged six arrows in rapid succession, and five of them flew true to the mark.
The Aztecs paused, the distance to which the arrows were sent, and the accuracy of the shooting struck them with consternation; and it was evident to them that before they could climb the steep ascent, the greater portion of them would be shot down.

Some took shelter behind rocks, and began to discharge their arrows.

Others fell back in haste.
"Now we will be moving on again, Bathalda," Roger said.

"We have taught them a lesson of caution." They proceeded on their way, until they reached a shoulder which led straight up the mountain.