Xalca, the Tlascalan prince, and Ramatzin, general of Montezuma's army, vie for the hand of Montezuma's daughter Azora; the former having prevailed, Montezuma condemns the lovers to death.
Xalca, the Tlascalan prince, and Ramatzin, Montezuma's military commander, compete for Azora, Montezuma's daughter; Xalca emerges victorious, prompting Montezuma to sentence the star-crossed lovers to death.