Battle at Cintla

March 25, 1519
A battle like the one that just occurred has never been. Although there was no reason for the Spanish to lose in such a battle as this one against men wearing cloth patches, we came too close. Because of our heavy plated armor, our movement was much hampered and very slow. The cloth armor worn by those of the Tabascans was very light and allowed them to move much more freely than we were. The final surge of the cavalry really tided the battle to our side, but this ended up being way too close. After the Tabascans were scattered by the cavalry surge, it was easy to pick them off one by one. Once they were defeated, they swore allegiance to me and my amry, as well as swearing to always be good servants to King Charles V.