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CHAP. XLIV - How Inca Urco was received as supreme ruler of the whole empire, and assumed the crown at Cuzco, and how the Ghancas determined to came forth and make war on those of Cuzco

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The Orejones, and even all the other natives of these provinces, laughed at the proceedings of the Inca Urco. Owing to his trivialities, they prefer that he should not be looked upon as having enjoyed the dignity of the kingdom. Thus we see that in the narrative derived from the quipus and traditions, which they have of the kings who reigned at Cuzco, they are silent as to this one. This I will not be; for in fact, well or ill, with vices or virtues, he governed and reigned over the kingdom for several days. When Viracocha Inca departed for the valley of Xaquixaguana, he sent the fringe or crown to Cuzco, that the elders of the city might deliver it to Inca Urco, having said that what he had done for the city of Cuzco must suffice, and that he wished to pass what remained of life in the enjoyment of rest, for that he was old and unfit for war. His wishes being understood, presently Inca Urco began the fasts and other observances in conformity with their customs and, having finished, he came forth with the crown, and went to the temple of the Sun to perform sacrifices, and there were the usual feasts and drinking bouts at Cuzco.

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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2010
First published in: 1883

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