In this second part of Manuel Payno's classic novel, the bandit Evaristo joins forces with the fabulous Colonel Relumbr n, creating a web of organized crime that paralyzes the nation. Mariana continues to struggle against the implacable will of her father. Juan Robre o overcomes all obstacles to discover the truth of his birth, and the Lawyer Lamparilla succeeds in his lawsuit on behalf of Moctezuma III. Events come together in a stunning climax that will leave you thinking about this book for a long time to come.