So I lay upon the ground unable to stir, for I was much hurt, until my companions, having taken heart, came back and pulled the puma off me.
By this time Guatemoc, who saw all, but till now was unable to move from lack of breath, had found his feet again.
'Teule,' he gasped, 'you are a brave man indeed, and if you live I swear that I will always stand your friend to the death as you have stood mine.' Thus he spoke to me; but to the others he said nothing, casting no reproaches at them.
Then I fainted away..