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.
The Tlascalan prince Xalca and General Ramatzin of Montezuma's army engage in a rivalry for Azora, Montezuma's daughter; Xalca ultimately wins her hand, leading Montezuma to order their execution.