No harm, however, shall befall Cacama, of that be assured.

I may tell you, now, that it has been settled that his brother Cuicuitzca shall be appointed Lord of Tezcuco in his place.

This will be done by a decree, tomorrow." "Malinche, I must go at whatever hazard to warn Cacama's wife and sister, in order to give them the opportunity of leaving the palace before this young prince arrives.

Pray obtain for me leave from Cortez to go away for twenty-four hours.

You can tell him of the interest I have in the matter." "I will manage it for you," Malinche said; "but as your princess is also sister to the new king, I see no reason for uneasiness." "She is devoted to Cacama," Roger replied; "and would not, I feel sure, consent to remain in the palace with the usurper." "You had best advise her," Malinche said, with a little nod of the head, "to disguise her sentiments, and make the best of the matter.
It may make, you know, a good deal of difference in the amount of dowry you will get with her." "I am not greedy, Malinche," Roger said; "but the present is, at any rate, no time for talking of marriage." "Most of the officers have married," Malinche said.
"They may have done so, but they are officers, and can maintain their wives in all honor and respect, and have apartments allotted to them here.