Though Marston manages to kill Allende and Williamson, Luisa Fortuna, Marston's rebel friend, is killed by the Federales in an attempt to save Reyes from execution. After a long and bloody battle, Reyes then takes over Allende's villa and moves on the Mexico City.

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