I myself shall go with him, and I have already, as I have told you, taken some steps to incline the priests in his favor.

When I arrive there tomorrow, I will exert myself personally.

I have many friends among the highest at Montezuma's court, and will also pray these to use their influence.
"Should I fail, all will not be lost.

It is likely that, if they decide upon sacrificing you, Roger, they will make you the victim to the god Tezcatlepoca, 'the soul of the world.' For him is always chosen the captive most distinguished for his appearance.

For a year he is treated as the representative of the god.