But God protected me, and I was thrown ashore unhurt; it being doubtless His intention that I should live to be the first white man to see your great country, and to bring to you the news of the white peoples beyond the sea." "You know the story about our god, Quetzalcoatl," the king said, after a long pause.

"We had news that you knew all about him.

We believe that his descendants will return hither, to teach us many things." "I am aware of it, Sire." "But do you know, also, that we of Tezcuco have reason to view the arrival of the Whites with fear?
My father, who was full of learning and wisdom, predicted when on his deathbed that a white people would shortly arrive, from the sea, and would overthrow the Anahuac kingdoms.

It is strange, indeed, that within three years of his death you should appear." "It is strange," Roger agreed.

"Assuredly, your Majesty, your father's prophecy did not allude to my people.