Miraculous defense halts Peruvians at Lima
An account of Pizarro facing a massive Peruvian assault near Lima. The Spaniards, aided by a sudden river flood and believed divine protection, repelled attacks that would have doomed the settlement. The siege faltered as rains deluged the countryside, enabling resupply and forcing the Peruvians into retreat.
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Lima
Pizarro
Designing men and the vanity of sanctimony in public life
A fragment detailing a class of hypocritical figures who feign piety to gain influence. It condemns those who purely seek favor or advantage, urging opposition to pernicious schemes pushed by superiors. It notes the ease of swaying believers and the weakness of many followers.