CHAPTER IX.

FESTIVITIES AT THE COURT OF GUATIMOZIN--THE NEW HYMENEAL VOW. 151

Character of Guatimozin--His practical wisdom and activity--Gaiety of the court--The young Queen--Nahuitla, the Prince of Tlacopan--Atlacan, a princess of Tezcuco--Her brother, Maxtli--Her suitors--The Merchant of Cholula--Mercenary views of Maxtli--Endeavors to thwart Nahuitla--How he is thwarted himself--The betrothal--Sanctioned by the Emperor--The nuptials--Polygamy abjured--A new Imperial statute--Torch dance--Significant pantomime.