The queen was extended upon a couch, weeping bitterly; while Amenche and some of her ladies, although themselves weeping, were trying to console her.
The princess gave a cry of joy when she saw him and, running forward, threw herself into his arms.
"You have heard the news ?" she exclaimed.

"Cacama is lost.

These monsters will put him to death." "I can reassure you as to that," Roger said.

"He is a captive, but his life is not in danger.

Malinche has interceded for him, and Cortez has promised that his life shall be spared." A cry of gladness burst from all present.
"I have other and less pleasant news to give you, Amenche," Roger whispered in her ear.