Chapter 34
The Spanish besiege the City of Pines again, this time at a colossal loss to the Otomie
The Otomie still stand strong in their desire to live free or die 279
The women prepare their own resistance and prepare for war 281
They fight at their husband and brothers' sides

Chapter 35
The women make the last horrific sacrifice before the City of Pines is burnt to the ground.  They sacrifice the Spanish and Tlascalans who
have entered the pyramid.  The women and the priests then hurl themselves over the pyramid to their death.
Otomie reverts back to her "savage" origins, to the horror of Thomas.
He tells her he is her husband no more 287-289

Chapter 36
Thomas and Otomie and their son surrender to Bernal Diaz
Thomas is relieved of his oath 300

Chapter 37
Thomas wreaks vengeance on de Garcia, who has killed his remaining son 302
He pursues de Garcia to Xaca and the pit of its volcano
de Garcia fights with an imaginary enemy

Chapter 38
Otomie pays her farewell and commits suicide, recognizing that Thomas has never forgotten about Lily
Thomas is reunited with Marina, who gives him money for a safe passage home.

Chapter 39
Thomas poses as a Spaniard on board the carak bound for Spain
He is almost killed outside of London
He finds Lily aged, but lovely as before (38)
They marry
He still thinks about Otomie

Chapter 40
Thomas pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth, whom he has given an emerald.  He writes this story after Lily has died (87) because the pain
from knowing about his earlier family always disturbed her