"That is our present purpose," was answered.
"It is good; I can lead you," quickly responded the delighted vassal.
"All right, Oza. Your return to the city, just now, is very fortunate for us, though quite the reverse for your master, for it makes his situation still more desolate and trying. It relieves us, however, of a perplexing quandary—the matter of finding the locality in which he is hiding. As our guide, you will help us out of that difficulty, and put us into position to enter upon the search at once. That is an advantage we were not counting on."
After a moment's pause, having noticed the destitute condition of the servant, he continued:
"Your appearance, Oza, is not what it should be; the attendant of a prince ought, at least, to be clothed."
Rising, as if to go, he went on:
"I will go at once to look after your needs. In the meantime you will remain in my apartment," on saying which he withdrew, and returned to the tianguez to procure the necessary articles for Oza's apparel.
Cacami came back to the city that same evening, and Oza's story was repeated to him. Euetzin also informed him as to the course he had decided on pursuing, since a definite knowledge of the prince's whereabouts had been obtained.
After hearing what his friend had to impart, and being asked for his opinion, Cacami said:
"Your plan is good; still, I think there is a better one. Have I your permission to make it known to you?"