Spain would avenge it, and with ampler means than mine carry out the conquest of this country." A few minutes later, Roger, having said goodbye to Juan and Pedro, and told them that he might be absent for some time, started to Tezcuco.

They had scarcely left the town, when a canoe with six rowers issued from one of the canals and followed in their wake.
"See, they are after us!" Cuitcatl said, looking back.

"Doubtless the Spanish quarters are closely watched, to see who enter and leave them; and the news that a tall young noble had entered was carried at once to the authorities, and the boat was got in readiness to follow when you left, and see who you were and where you were going.

However, they will not overhaul us.

I bade the officer in charge of the canoes last night to pick me out four of his best men, and in so light a boat we shall travel as fast as that behind us, although they have two extra hands." "Yes, and they have four sitters," Roger said, looking back.
"No doubt they had orders to arrest you, and bring you back.