to prepare to be military, civilian chiefs or priests. Tlahuicole would later be regarded as the most formidable hero of his country, and commanded the Tlaxcalan forces in the civil war in 1516 between the partisans of Cacamatzin and Ixtlilxochitl II. -continued-
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He was taken prisoner by stratagem and brought to Tenochtitlan; but his bravery and character had made such an impression on Montezuma II that he ordered the captive's release, an act that had no precedent in Aztec history. -continued-
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But Tlahuicole refused to profit by the monarch's generosity. He said to Montezuma that it would be infamous for him to return to his country after being conquered, and insisted on undergoing the fate of the other prisoners. -continued-
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Montezuma, wishing, at any cost, to save his life, offered him the command of an army about to be sent to drive back the Purépechas, who had invaded his frontiers. Tlahuicole accepted Montezuma's offer, hoping to meet a glorious death in the ensuing battle. -continued-
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He advanced at the head of the Aztec troops to the city "Tangimoroa", called by the Aztec "Tlaximaloyan", cut through the Purépecha army, which made a desperate resistance, and defeated them several times. -continued-
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He returned to Tenochtitlan, laden with spoils and accompanied by a long train of captives. Moctezuma lavished fresh honors on him, but failed to persuade him to accept the perpetual office of commander-in-chief or to return to his native country. -continued-
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He refused constantly, alleging that to do the first would be treason to his country, and to do the second would be a stain on his glory. At last Moctezuma consented to satisfy the desire of his general, and ordered him to be tied to the stone of the gladiators. -continued-
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The Noble Warrior Tlahuicole was finally satisfied, (for he would recieve his glorious death). Tlahuicole was armed with sword and shield and tied to the stone of the gladiators. There were great parties, dances and banquets in celebration of the warriors death. -continued-
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And Before Tlahuicole would finally die, (like he wished) he would disable eight famous warriors of Anahuac, the ninth, however, stunned him with a blow, and he was then put to death, with the customary ceremonies.
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