adorned with a little bell and ribbons.



Piqui Chaqui.

Such thoughts are prompted by Supay[FN#7];
That evil being possesses thee.
All round are beauteous girls to choose
Before old age, and weakness come.
If the great Inca knew thy plot
And what thou seekest to attain,
Thy head would fall by his command,
Thy body would be quickly burnt.



[FN#7] Supay, an evil spirit, according to some authorities.




Ollantay.

Boy, do not dare to cross me thus.
One more such word and thou shalt die.
These hands will tear thee limb from limb,
If still thy councils are so base.