"I met her first, and made her acquaintance, about the time of Hualcoyotl's escape to the mountains."
"When did the desire to possess the maiden first enter your heart?" continued the judge.
"My heart went out to Itlza the first time I saw her, and I resolved to win her if I could."
"Did Itlza encourage you in this?"
"She certainly did."
"In what manner?"
"By teaching me to love her."
"When did Itlza become your affianced?"
"Only a few days before we were married."
"And when were you married?"