Narrative of the Incas by Juan de Betanzos
Author:Juan de Betanzos [Betanzos, Juan De]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: University of Texas Press
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Wherein Topa Inca Yupanque followed his enemies, did battle with them, took them prisoner and punished them, and continued on from there on an expedition that led to Chile, and of the things that happened on it.
Topa Inca Yupanque followed his enemies, but they had a considerable head start on him, and they headed into the province of the Mayosmayos Indians to a stronghold there next to a town called Tongoche. Since the enemy had been thrown into disarray, as soon as they arrived, they had a meeting with the natives of that whole province and with those from nearby. All of this Topa Inca Yupanque found out about, including the fact that strongholds had been built and the enemy awaited him there. This pleased the Inca, and when he approached he laid siege to them, going into battle on all fronts. When the enemy saw that Topa Inca Yupanque had them surrounded and they needed to defend themselves, they did everything in their power to do so. Since Topa Inca Yupanque had so many men and gave battle continuously, four days after the siege had been laid, Topa Inca Yupanque won his victory over them, took them prisoner, killed all those lords who had risen up against him, and had their heads preserved.
After this was done, the Inca had all of his soldiers assemble, letting them know that he was pleased and that he was anxious to enlarge his kingdom. So he told them that with their advice and help he wanted to forge ahead and conquer farther on. To this they all answered that they would follow him until they saw where the Sun comes up, which made the Inca very happy. Wishing to pay them for the services that they had rendered to him to that point and for that very good will they showed him, he did great favors for all of them by giving them many women, valuables, and livestock, all of which had been taken as spoils from the enemy.
After doing this, being so far from Cuzco, because it was about two hundred leagues from there to Cuzco, the Inca decided to send his messengers to his brother Yamque Yupanque, letting him know what had happened to that point and that he intended to continue. When those messengers reached the city of Cuzco, many great sacrifices were to be made to the idols. Giving the messengers certain jewels and things for Yamque Yupanque, the Inca sent them off. The messengers gave the news to Yamque Yupanque and to the rest of the lords of Cuzco. The whole city was very pleased to receive this news. And the sacrifices and fiestas ordered by Topa Inca Yupanque were made. With this done, Yamque Yupanque sent his messengers to his brothers in all of the provinces where they were governors, giving them the news of Topa Inca’s good fortune and ordering them to have in all the towns and provinces under them great rejoicing and sacrifices to the idols for the good fortune of his lord and brother.
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