ABSTRACT

Touching the first Inca, and those who followed him, the Orejones do not give many particulars, because, in truth, they did not perform many great deeds. When the Inca understood the request he was very sorry, for what the chief asked was contrary to the rule established and ordained by his father. Having taken counsel with the Orejones and principal men of the city, it appeared to all that the maiden ought to be received for marriage with the Inca's son. The king's daughter, who was to have been the wife of her brother, was immured in the temple of Curi-cancha, where priests were appointed to offer up sacrifices before the statue of the Sun, and where there were men to guard the sacred women. By reason of this marriage, the Indians relate that the bride's people united with the citizens of Cuzco, making great rejoicing, thus confirming their union of brotherhood and friendship.