The search will be close everywhere; but there will be more chance of escape, on that line, than from here.' "'But how about the guide?
Whom can we trust ?' "'I have one of my hunters in the town.

He brought some game down from my estate today, and was not to return until tomorrow.

I know where he lodges.

He is a brave fellow, and carried my banner in the last campaign.' "'You will let me know before he starts ?' the king asked.
"'I will, your Majesty.

The moon will not be down for three hours, yet, and he cannot attempt to fly until it has set.' "As I left the royal apartment, one of the female attendants came up and, putting her finger on her lip, signed to me to follow her.
I did so, and she led me to the apartment where the Queen and Princess Amenche were awaiting me.
"'You have left your friend safe, Cuitcatl ?' the queen said.