He told us that he was a full-blooded indian, whose native tongue was Aztec, and who lived in Santa Ana.

Being the child of poor parents, the state had assisted in his education; he was now studying law in the city of Puebla.

He was also a musician, and on this occasion had been upon his way to a public appointment, where he was to sing.
Later, in Puebla, we called upon this gentleman, whose name we found was Quechol, meaning a bird with a crooked neck, perhaps a flamingo.

He was interested in our study, and said we ought some time to visit the indian towns of his people upon the slopes of Malintzi.

In January, 1900, having been delayed in our plans, we decided to spend a few days in Tlaxcala, and secured his company.