These uttered cries of welcome as he came along, and threw down wreaths of flowers.
The Aztec governor, with a strong guard of soldiers, met them in a large square in the center of the town; and in the name of the Emperor Montezuma welcomed Roger, and presented him with gifts of even greater value than those sent by the King of Tezcuco, saying that his master hoped that he would pay a visit to his capital, as well as to that of the neighboring sovereign.
Roger replied suitably, and the procession then took its way to a large house that had been assigned to the visitor.

Here a banquet was served in grand style, the governor and the two ambassadors, alone, taking their seats with him.

The meal was served up on golden dishes, and pulque was handed round, in goblets of the same metal, by white-robed slaves.
Strains of music rose in the air, the performers being stationed in an adjoining apartment.

The music was unlike anything Roger had ever before heard, and seemed to him to be of a plaintive nature.
With the exception of the fruits, the dishes served were all strange to him, and he was unable even to guess at their nature.
Among them was a large bird, which Roger judged to be either a swan or a peacock; but which he was informed was a turkey, a bird common in the country, but of which he had never before heard.
There were other sorts of game, and all these were prepared with delicate sauces and seasonings.

There were a large number of various confections and pastry, and a great variety of vegetables and fruits.