From Apu Ollantay: A Drama of the Time of the Incas by Clements R. (Clements Robert), Sir Markham

O Lord, we have not shed their blood; They were all captured in the night, Unable to resist our force. (TUPAC YUPANQUI: Recount to me in full detail The circumstances of the war.) For a signal thy warriors wait. The nights passed at Tinquiqueru, (69) Concealed in the cavern below, Yanahuara (70) men joining us late. We waited within the large cave, Thy men always ready to fight, Behind foliage well out of sight, Thy warriors patient and brave. But for three long days and dark nights, No food for the zealous and bold; Feeling hungry, thirsty, and cold, We waited and watched for the lights. (71) Rumi-ñaui sent orders at length, When the Raymi (72) they carelessly keep, And all of them drunk or asleep, We were then to rush on with our strength. Word came to surprise our foes, Rumi-ñaui had opened the gate, As cautious and silent as fate— We were masters with none to oppose. Those rebels fell into the trap, The arrows came on them like rain, Most died in their sleep without pain, Not knowing their fatal mishap. Ollantay, still trusting, was ta’en, The same Urco Huaranca befell; Hanco Huayllu is captive as well, We thy rebels in fetters detain. The Antis by thousands are slain, A fearful example is made, They are beaten, crushed, and betrayed, Their women in sorrow and pain.

The Chasqui Monologue from Apu Ollantay: A Drama of the Time of the Incas

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