Many had blood feuds against them dating back for generations.

But still they knew that their princess spoke truth, and that the triumph of the Teule in Tenoctitlan would mean his triumph over every city throughout the land.

So then and there they chose, though in after days, in the stress of defeat and trouble, many went back upon their choice as is the fashion of men.
'Otomie,' cried their spokesman, after they had taken counsel together, 'we have chosen.

Princess, your words have conquered us.

We throw in our lot with the Aztecs and will fight to the last for freedom from the Teule.' 'Now I see that you are indeed my people, and I am indeed your ruler,' answered Otomie.