ABSTRACT
This chapter shows how the Inca sent from Quito to know whether his commands had been obeyed, and how, leaving that province in good order, lie set out to go to the valleys of the Yuncas. The Inca left a venerable Orejon in Quito, as the captain-general and lieutenant, who, according to all accounts, was intelligent, brave, and of noble presence. His name was Chalco Mayta, and he was given permission to travel in a litter and to be served in gold, and other privileges which he highly appreciated. The great Tupac Inca had long heard of the fertility of the coast valleys and of their beauty, and of the great esteem in which their lords were held. Throughout the coast the tidings of the great conquests of Tupac Inca Yupanqui had spread, and that he was not cruel nor bloodthirsty, nor did harm to any except those who were troublesome and opposed themselves to him.
