He is unaware of any treacherous designs on the part of the emperor, but admits that the situation is a critical one, and that it is possible the influence of the priests may again induce Montezuma to take a hostile action." "Do you think we could count upon him as an ally ?" "I think not, sir; although I have not as yet sounded him.

Cacama has been very badly treated by Montezuma, and he by no means approves of the emperor's conduct throughout this matter, but I think that his patriotism would overcome his sense of private wrong.

I can tell you more farther on.

Cacama has invited me to stay with him, for the present, and I think I might be of more use to you there than here." "I think so, too," Cortez said; "and indeed, you have not yet entered my band regularly, like the rest.

It is right that you should have freedom of action, especially as you are the only man among us who knows anything of the Mexicans; for even Marina knows nothing of this side of the mountains." "Don't you think that you will run great risk in staying there alone ?" Marina asked, on her own account.
"Some danger, no doubt, Malinche; but I shall be on my guard, and Cacama will take precautions for my safety.