The Ynca Yahuar-huaccac was confused at the certainty of the news that the enemy was approaching; for he had never believed that this could be possible, judging from his former experience. No province, out of the great number that had been conquered, had ever before rebelled, from the time of the first Ynca Manco Ccapac. Yahuar-huaccac had refused to believe the reports, because nothing of the sort had ever happened before, and also because he was influenced by anger caused by the Prince's prophecy concerning the rebellion, nor would he take the advice of his relations. Passion had blinded his understanding, and now he was unprepared, and had no time to assemble his people either to advance against the enemy or to garrison the city. Instead of waiting for assistance, it seemed better to fall back before the traitors, and retire to Colla-suyu, where the Ynca trusted his life would be safe, owing to the honour and loyalty of his vassals. With this intention, he retreated in company with the few Yncas who could follow him, as far as Angostura, in the district of Muyna, which is five leagues south of the city. Here he halted to obtain news of the movements of the rebels.

The city of Cuzco, deserted by its king, was in confusion, without captain or chief to give orders, much more to defend it, for all were seeking safety in flight. The principal people were escaping in the directions which they thought best, with a view to saving their lives.