Page:The Annals of the Cakchiquels.djvu/107

Rh

34. Then they saw at a distance those called the Cakixahay and the Qubulahay, subjects of the Ikomagi. They were captured after they had been routed by a surprise, when they were not far from a place called Chigalibal. They were pardoned when they arrived, and our warriors extended their hands to them. Hence that place was called Chigalibal. They said, in yielding: "I am your brother, your elder. You are the conquerors. We are the subjects of your throne and your power. I swear it before these who are my subjects." Thus spoke the Ikomagi, and thus their subjects, the Cakixahay and the Qubulahay. Thus did Ikomag submit and save his life. With them the Zotzils brought forth those fathers and elders, the Ahpozotzils named Qulavi Zochoh and Qulavi Qanti. But only their families, not their vassals, proceeded therefrom.

35. After this they arrived at the place Qakbatzulu, where they met the one named Tolgom. Truly, terror was there, and the place Qakbatzulu trembled. At first all the warriors began to arrive; but fear was upon them lest they should there meet death. When he (Gagavitz) reached there, all the warriors said: "Thou arrivest, our brother. What is this? Truly it is fearful." So said they; and to them said our ancestor, Gagavitz: "Who are ye, oh warriors? Let us look at his face. Can we not fight? Have we not bows and shields to effect an entrance, oh you who are my brethren?" So he spoke, and he sent all the warriors to seize Tolgom. Then they said: "What speech is this, oh brother? Is it not said that a great terror is there? Go thou and see." So said they all. Then he went forth to see Tolgom, and truly he arrived at the place of the terror and where the hill trembled. At once he cried to Tolgom: "Who art thou? Thou art neither my brother nor my elder. Who art thou? This very day I shall slay thee." Instantly was Tolgom filled with fear, and he replied: "I am the son of the Mud that Quivers. This is my house