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MONTEZUMA 29 leather, all of which were bedecked with pearls, precious stones, and es with gold. His hair was black and straight, his beard thin, and his countenance paler than usual among his copper-colored race. In stature he was tall, slender, and well formed. He was, at that time, about forty years of age. ‘Then yon can no trace of him?’’ he asked, continuing a conversation. “ Nothing, my lord, except what I have related; ”’ lied the ** The movement appears to have been against both Mazina and Meztli; as I understand it?” __ ** Yes, Meztli was taken away with her, but the boat in which were, was returned to the palace the same night.’’ ** You think the abduction was effected thro the agency of Maxtla, do you? *’ and the monarch looked into the face of pte pa ** What reason have you for arriving at this conelu- sion ?”” This was a somewhat difficult question to answer, yet, after a mo- ment’s delay, Lord Abuitzol replied : ** For a long time I have noticed an undue intimacy existing be- tween this sculptor and Mazina, and I have taken extra pains to ex- press my disapproval of the course, on the ground of my son’s prior claim. I think that they became discouraged of ultimate success, — enticed a to Mave ‘ee Penodiately , tezuama did not reply immedi ; he appeared to be in 5 deep study. Finally he rallied, and smaried: oe summon the sculptor, and enter into a speedy examina _ “* [shall be grateful for your assistance in this, my hour of visita tion, most noble sovereign; * continued Lord Ahuitzol, with ent feeling. * Their recovery will restore to me a dutiful iter. and a fia slave. My son is inconsolable at his loss. He mourm deeply over the misfortune that has snatched from him his fair Ma zipa,’’ Lord Ahuitzol took his leave of the imperial palace, and Montezu ma commenced pacing impatiently — to and fro, _“* Yes! Yes! Iwill inquire into this affair!’ and there was a See senrene nace. WS Sah. asi be ; h throne, and, it is said, that when his election was announced to hins, he was found by the courier sweeping down the stairs in the xreat temple. Thus, it may be sup that a familiarity woul be-con- tinued between him and the pri which would be rigidly dis. SORRY parae other subjects. * “Ab! priest !”’ exclaim e emperor; ** am glad that you have come. I need your aid.” ’ comniclbooks.conmn