The ponds are full of fish, and the water birds can find a far richer supply, here, than elsewhere.

When the ladies come, the birds flock around them and settle on their heads and shoulders, and take crumbs of sweet cake from their hands.
"Many birds must, of course, be caged, and you will see that there are large aviaries scattered here and there in the garden.

In these are the hawks and eagles, and many other birds which could not be tamed so far as to remain in the garden, unconfined." After wandering for nearly two hours in the garden, they returned to the palace; and afterwards went down to the marketplace, which was crowded, as it was the fifth day of the week.

Cuitcatl had taken with them six officials of the palace, to clear the way and prevent the people from crowding in upon them.
Roger was struck with the orderly demeanor of the people.

They seemed merry and lively, but their mirth was of a quiet kind; and there was, everywhere, an air of decorum and gentleness, in strong contrast to that of a European crowd.
"Why," he said to himself, "there is more noise at home, when two or three boats come in laden with pilchards, than is made by all these thousands and thousands of people!" There was no pressing or pushing, and the order of the officials, "Make way for the king's guest, the great Roger Hawkshaw!" was at once obeyed; and the people drew aside, gazing at him curiously but respectfully, and saluting as if to one of their own great nobles.
The market was an extensive square, surrounded by deep porticoes, and each description of merchandise had its allotted quarter.