CHAPTER XIII.

HOW PEACE WAS BROUGHT ABOUT.

HEN Huetzin was left alone on the night of the
Tlascalan attack, and knew by the sounds
from outside that the entire Spanish garrison had
gone to repel it, he conceived the idea of leaving the
unguarded camp, making his way to that of Xicoten,
and of endeavouring to persuade that impetuous war-
chief to put an end to fighting. Although still weak,
he felt that his will would carry him through the
undertaking. Making his cautious way to the outer
door of the temple, he was there confronted by
Marina, who was just entering. Alarmed at the
sight of a patient thus disobeying her command to
rest quietly until he had recovered his strength, she
at once ordered him back to his bed.

Smiling, but resolutely disregarding the stern com-
mand of this gentle mistress, Huetzin led her outside
and there unfolded his plan. Marina replied that
while it was a noble one, and met with her full