It surely was my dearest love.
How beautiful, how bright is she
This very moment thou must go
And take my message to the Star.



Piqui Chaqui.

I dare not, master; in the day,
I fear to pass the palace gate.
With all the splendour of the court,
I could not tell her from the rest.



Ollantay.

Didst thou not say thou sawest her?



Piqui Chaqui.

I said so, but it was not sense.
A star can only shine at night
Only at night could I be sure.