Bab 47: 47th time

--We must analyze,"-- thought the terrified girl.

--Yes," --said the other, guessing her, "--we must analyze and then you will have to decide.

The young girl began to read. Suddenly the Great Sun took a bow and arrow, causing Xixata to remain in sudden silence, while paralyzed she watched her grandfather's action.

He stepped violently to the edge of the throne and shot without a fixed target at the prostrate bowers below.

--Silence, you imbeciles! Don't let my granddaughter concentrate," --shouted the dangerous madman.

A heavy silence followed. After a while the corpse of one of the petitioners was carefully removed.

X

The war was decreasing in intensity. Suddenly the great Capac ceased to be interested in the Chibchas. He had a new toy to distract him and he used it intensely.