I should be most unhappy if my misfortunes brought trouble upon you.

You have been like a brother to me, since I came here." "I should not think of leaving you," the young noble said firmly.
"But you can do me more good by going, Cuitcatl.

You will see what is taking place there, and may throw them off the scent; while here you can do me no good whatever, and indeed might do me harm.

Were I found here with you, I should be forced to surrender without striking a blow; for I should be afraid to resist, lest I should bring harm upon you; whereas, if I am alone, I would fight to the death rather than surrender.

Besides, you will be able to consult the princess, and can bring down such things as you may consider will aid me in my flight--though how I am to escape the search there will be after me is more than I can guess.