PIQUI CHAQUI.
I too would like to give a stroke
At least, if my enemy was unarmed.
OLLANTAY.
To whom?
PIQUI CHAQUI.
I mean that Urco Huaranca chief,
Who lately was in search of thee.
OLLANTAY.
Perhaps the Inca sends him here
If so my anger is aroused.
PIQUI CHAQUI.
Not from the King, I am assured,
He cometh of his own accord
And yet he is an ignoble man.
OLLANTAY.
He has left Cuzco, I believe;
My own heart tells me it is so
I’m sure that owl announces it.
We’ll take to the hills, at once.
PIQUI CHAQUI.
But wilt thou abandon the Star?
OLLANTAY.
What can I do, alas!
Since she has disappeared?
Alas, my dove! my sweet princess.
(Music heard among the rocks.)
PIQUI CHAQUI.
Listen to that yarahui,
The sound comes from somewhere near.