--- a/mercurial/mail.py
+++ b/mercurial/mail.py
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 # This software may be used and distributed according to the terms
 # of the GNU General Public License, incorporated herein by reference.
 
-from i18n import gettext as _
+from i18n import _
 import os, re, smtplib, templater, util
 
 def _smtp(ui):