Oh! were I emperor of Anahuac, in a single week the head of every Teule in Cholula should deck a pinnacle of yonder temple.' 'Beware how you speak, prince,' I answered mocking him, 'for there are those who did they hear, might cause YOU to rue YOUR words.

Still one day you may be emperor, and then we shall see how you will deal with the Teules, at least others will see though I shall not.

But what is it now?
Does Montezuma choose new wives ?' 'He chooses wives, but not for himself.

You know, Teule, that your time grows short.

Montezuma and the priests name those who must be given to you to wife.' 'Given me to wife!' I said starting to my feet; 'to me whose bride is death! What have I to do with love or marriage?
I who in some few short weeks must grace an altar?
Ah! Guatemoc, you say you love me, and once I saved you.