In this region the Tehua hosts spread out, scouts preceding even as far as the Ziro kauash.

The Queres might come, for everything was as ready as Shotaye's fondest hopes could have wished.
During these warlike preparations Shotaye found ample time and opportunity to become initiated into the life of her new home.

The old interpreter proved a very useful guide, and she improved his willingness to talk and to advise.

He informed her that Cayamo was free, and that as soon as the story of their meeting had become known among the people of the Puye, everybody began to look upon her as his future wife.

Shortly before the beginning of the campaign, the time of his retirement expired; the ceremonies on the scalp matter had to be postponed on account of the all-important measures of war, and Cayamo was able to present himself to his future spouse in the natural colour of his skin and in his usual costume.