My husband has given you the message of the Teules.

Our case is desperate.
We have but a thousand men at most to defend this city, the home of our forefathers, and we alone of all the peoples of Anahuac still dare to stand in arms against the white men.

Years ago I said to you, Choose between death with honour and life with shame! To-day again I say to you, Choose! For me and mine there is no choice left, since whatever you decide, death must be our portion.

But with you it is otherwise.

Will you die fighting, or will you and your children serve your remaining years as slaves ?' For a while the seven consulted together, then their spokesman answered.
'Otomie, and you, Teule, we have followed your counsels for many years and they have brought us but little luck.