The Importance of Urgency

Only by conquering the aztecs could they get back to cuba alive. To reach tenoteglan, they would have to fight with utter intensity. Any dissension would lead to defeat and a terrible death. The situation was desperate. But if the men fought desperately, in turn, cortes guaranteed that he would lead them to victory. Since the army was so small in number, the glory and riches would be all the greater.