With the men it was otherwise, however.

Some of them mingled in the orgie indeed, but more stood aloof watching with a fearful joy the spectacle in which they did not share.

Near me was a man, a noble of the Otomie, of something more than my own age.

He had always been my friend, and after me he commanded the warriors of the tribe.

I went to him and said, 'Friend, for the sake of the honour of your people, help me to end this.' 'I cannot, Teule,' he answered, 'and beware how you meddle in the play, for none will stand by you.