There they were interred with all
fitting solemnity. But in later times they were transported to
the cathedral church of La Paz, "The City of Peace," and laid
under a mausoleum erected by general subscription in that
quarter. For few there were who had not to mourn the loss of
some friend or relative on that fatal day.
The victor now profited by his success to send detachments to
Arequipa, La Plata, and other cities in that part of the country,
to raise funds and reinforcements for the war. His own losses
were more than compensated by the number of the vanquished party
who were content to take service under his banner. Mustering his
forces, he directed his march to Cuzco, which capital, though
occasionally seduced into a display of loyalty to the Crown, had
early manifested an attachment to his cause.
Here the inhabitants were prepared to receive him in triumph,
under arches thrown across the streets, with bands of music, and
minstrelsy commemorating his successes. But Pizarro, with more
discretion, declined the honors of an ovation while the country
remained in the hands of his enemies. Sending forward the main
body of his troops, he followed on foot, attended by a slender
retinue of friends and citizens, and proceeded at once to the
cathedral, where thanksgivings were offered up, and Te Deum was
chanted in honor of his victory. He then withdrew to his
residence, announcing his purpose to establish his quarters, for
the present, in the venerable capital of the Incas.
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