There is no saying what might happen.

At any rate, I shall be unable to afford you any protection.

Were we separated, as it is almost certain we should be, where could you go, or what would become of you?
Besides, how in any case could we keep together?
I could not have you as a slave, even if I wanted to do so, in your own country; and how else could you go with me?
If you like, I will ask the cazique for your freedom, so that you might travel back to your own country with the merchants." The girl shook her head.
"I have no friends there, now," she said.

"Where should I go ?" "That is just what I am saying, Malinche.

There is nowhere for you to go except with me; and I do not see how you could go with me.