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"Who co off his cloak, and stepping up to the stranger

"A peaceful Mexican, in search of cows, and some twenty sheep which strayed away I think, from your voice, you are an Americano I am friendly to your people--you will not molest me, and I will not harm you"

"My friend, I rather doubt your word These are stormy times for a man to venture out in search of cattle, so far from San Antonio"

"I could tell you a piece of news that would satisfy you that I run less risk than yourself But, stranger, it's not civil to doubt a man's word, andto receive your proffered proof of sincerity, and hope to find you unlike your fickle nation Co ramble of yours These are dark days, and it becomes every man to look well to his own safety, and likeatch his neighbor's er; turn your horse's head, and let moonrise find you where you drank water at noon San Antonio is no place for Americans now Santa Anna has taken the Alamo; and every one of your people lie low Not one was spared to carry the tale to Austin--no, not one!"

Dr Bryant groaned in spirit, and his extended arm sunk to his side

"Oh God! hast thou forsaken us? Surely thou wilt yet listen to the voice of justice and liberty," hesince the ill-fated Alao Hintzilopotchli came down and held his bloody feast, and cut off many brave men"

"By what force was the fortress assaulted?"

"Seven thousandlasted the strife: ere too ht was short"

"And was our noble Travis slaughtered with his brave band?"

"He was too brave to live Think you he would survive his comrades? No! he fell first, and then all followed"

"Will Santa Anna march to Austin, think you; or, content with victory, reive ue I have told you one true tale, can you expect another froer, push ood for you"