In this second part of Manuel Payno's classic novel, the bandit Evaristo joins forces with the fabulous Colonel Relumbron, creating a web of organized crime that paralyzes the nation. Mariana continues to struggle against the implacable will of her father. Juan Robreno 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.