I should have been taken to Mexico and sacrificed, had it not been that the commander of the boat was a young cazique, who had been my closest friend while dwelling in Tezcuco.

He directed his men to row me across the lake, and took me to his house, which is but four miles away from here.

There I have remained, having my wounds cared for, until now.

He took part in the fight at Otompan, and returned last evening with the news of your wonderful victory, and that you would pass along here this morning.
"I had a narrow escape, last night, for some of the Aztec soldiers would have seized me and taken me a prisoner to Mexico; but the cazique aided me to escape, and gave me this follower of his, as a guide.

He is the same man who accompanied me in my flight from Tezcuco, and brought me to join you at Tlascala." "I am right glad that you have escaped, Sancho.