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Rh ::(Turning to Urco Huaranca.)

Ne'er let thine enemies take thee in rear; Man of the Puna, it ne'er can be said You fled or trembled as a reed.
 * Urco Huaranca. Hear me, warriors of the Andes!

Already we have a valiant king, It might be he will be attacked; 'Tis said th' old Inca sends a force, The men of Cuzco now advance. We have not a single day to lose; Call from the heights our Puna men, Prepare their arms without delay, Make Tampu strong with rampart walls, No outlet leave without a guard; On hill slopes gather pois'nous herbs To shoot our arrows, carrying death.
 * Ollantay (to Urco Huaranca). Select the chiefs!

Fix all the posts for different tribes; Our foes keep marching without sleep— Contrive to check them by surprise. The compi ruse may cause their flight.
 * Urco Huaranca. Thirty thousand brave Antis are here.

Amongst them no weakling is found; Apu Maruti, the mighty in war, From high Uilcapampa will come, On steep Tinquiqueru he'll stand Rh