"In prison, did you say? And for what offense, pray?"
"For what offense I did not learn."
"Where and when did you hear of his imprisonment?"
"On the streets of Tezcuco, yesterday. Six days ago, 'tis said, the king's officer took him to Azcapozalco," answered Cacami.
"And he has not returned?"
"No, he is still in prison."
"I must learn more of this matter, immediately," returned the tzin thoughtfully.
They entered the house, where Cacami met with a kindly greeting from Teochma and Itlza.
After refreshments were served, Euetzin made known his purpose of going to Tezcuco to obtain further information relative to Itzalmo. He left Cacami to be entertained by Itlza, observing that she could show him the beauties of the park, and thus keep him from becoming lonesome.
O, thoughtless brother! Lonesome, indeed! Nothing could have delighted Cacami more than the prospect of a whole afternoon with Itlza.