9. All these stones with their varied and singular virtues, adorn Thy house and court, O Father, O Infinite God!
10. These stones which I the King Nezahualcoyotl have succeeded in uniting in loving liens,
11. Are the famous princes, the one called Axaxacatzin, the other Chimalpopoca, and Xicomatzintlamata.
12. To-day, somewhat rejoiced by the joy and words of these, and of the other lords who were with them,
13. I feel, when alone, that my soul is pleased but for a brief time, and that all pleasure soon passes.
14. The presence of these daring eagles pleases me, of these lions and tigers who affright the world,
15. These who by their valor win everlasting renown, whose name and whose deeds fame will perpetuate.
16. Only to-day am I glad and look upon these rich and varied stones, the glory of my bloody battles.
17. To-day, noble princes, protectors of the realm, my will is to entertain you and to praise you.
18. It seems to me that ye answer from your souls, like the fine vapor arising from precious stones,—