The love of country is strong in every man, and the time might come when, if opportunity offered, I might long to return home to England." "That I have talked over with the queen, and with Amenche, herself," Cacama said.

"My sister naturally would be sorry to leave her own country, but if the time came that you should wish to return home, she would not hesitate to make the sacrifice, and to accompany you.

A Mexican woman, when she loves, is ready to give up everything." For a moment Roger turned the matter rapidly over in his mind, and saw that, even were he disposed to refuse Amenche's hand, which indeed he was not, it would be almost impossible for him to do so.
It would be a deep offense to this friendly prince.

It would be a cruel blow to the girl, who had confessed her devotion for him.

As to Dorothy, she would have deemed him dead years ago; and should he ever return, he would find that she had long since been married; for the daughters of the wealthy merchant, Diggory Beggs, would not want for suitors.
He held out his hand to the prince.
"I accept most gratefully your offer, Cacama, and promise that, so far as in me lies, I will do my best to render your sister happy, and to prove myself worthy of her choice." "I am heartily glad," the prince said warmly.