The Annals of the CakchiquelsArana Xajilá, Francisco Hernández
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The Annals of the Cakchiquels
Arana Xajilá, Francisco Hernández
Cakchikel Indians; Cakchikel literature; Guatemala -- History -- To 1821
50. Now these Galel Xahil and Ahuchan Xahil caused these words to
be carried by Gekaquch and Baquhol: “The Galel Xahil and Ahuchan
Xahil say thus, ‘Let Caynoh and Caybatz go forth first as our
tribute, for as for us, we are the rulers.’” So said they to the
clans. And the boys were sent with the message for the clans.
_Qui benebal vae ru[c]in Tepeuh._
_Their Interview With Tepeuh._
51. Xebe [c]a ri ka mama Caynoh, Cayba[c,] ru[c]in Tepeuh, he hu[c]içic
xebe, xax quiyonih chicam ri [t]alel Xahil, Ahuchan Xahil; xeapon [c]a
ru[c]in Tepeuh. Chinak qui xux, xeucheex ruma Tepeuh oh ru [c]ahol
[t]a[t]avitz, [c]i xecha [c]ari Caynoh, Cayba[c,]; [c]i xmacamo [c]a
Tepeuh, ok xra[c]axah quitzih, quere[c]a xe[c]açe vi ri ruma Tepeuh he
ta camel ok xebe ru[c]in.
51. Our ancestors Caynoh and Caybatz came to Tepeuh. They entered
alone while the Galel Xahil and Ahucham Xahil remained alone
without,[TN-16] When they reached the presence of Tepeuh: “Who are
you?” was said to them by Tepeuh. “We are the sons of Gagavitz,”
replied Caynoh and Caybatz.”[TN-17] Tepeuh marveled greatly when he
heard their words: therefore they were strengthened by Tepeuh as
theywere humble before him.
52. Tok xetak [c]a chi [c]amoh patan rumal Tepeuh, xe be [c]amo ru patan
ama[t]. Mani [c]a xe cam vi chuvi tak ama[t] chi [c]amoh patan; kitzih
chi ronohel tixibin qui puz qui naval ri Caynoh Cayba[c,]; tihulhut que
[c]ohe vi cha[t]a quere ri [t]a[t], tibirbot [c]a quere ri Cabrakan; qui
quere[c]a tu xibih vi ri ama[t] ri, ok que apon chuvi tak ama[t],
ronohel [c]a xya chique rumal ama[t], qui [c]ambal patan. Chila [c]a
relebal [t]ih, xpuvakix vi pe qui xet, puvak, ba[c,]bal qui xet xux,
rumal ama[t] qui [c]ambal patan; xnimax quitzih, quere xae ru [c]ahol
Tepeuh xux ruma ri xbanatah xqiban, kitzih elo[t] xeux ruma.
52. They were then sent by Tepeuh to collect the tribute, and they
went forth to take the tribute from the tribes. No one of the many
people died while they were taking the tribute. Truly all feared
the magic power and wisdom of Caynoh and Caybatz. Where they were
at night it shone like fire, and there was trembling as of an
earthquake. Therefore all the people were in fear when they came
among them, and they were given all things by the people when they
came to take tribute. Quite to the far East they were paid what
they demanded, precious metals and spun stuff as they demanded, by
the tribes from whom they took tribute. Mighty were their words.
Therefore by these actions they became the sons of Tepeuh, and by
them truly they became illustrious.
_Ri yabal quixhayl vae._
_They Are Given Women._
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