"We require water and a roof to shelter us."
"You are not alone, I see; from whom do you come?"
"We are nothing but travellers wandering through the forests to seek for plants and animals with healing properties."
"But you are armed?"
"Well, we have a child to protect, and the brutes of the forest are fierce."
"Are you speaking the truth?"
I then called Lucien, who doffed his hat to the old man and saluted him.
"Child, may God bless you!"
"Are we to consider ourselves your guests?"
"Yes, you are the guests of Coyotepec; come along with me."