The Araucanian maidens of Chili are disposed of with even less ceremony.

Lautaro himself, the flower of the Araucanian warriors, perished in the ensuing struggle.

Villagran, returning to the capital with reinforcements, found the investing Araucanian army in a totally unprepared condition.

But, as the toqui carefully avoided any rencounter, the governor contented himself with ravaging the Araucanian territories in revenge.

Being now at the head of a numerous and well-appointed army, Don Garcia determined to invade the Araucanian territory.