He reminded them that they were the children of the heroes who fought for liberty at Yorktown, and Saratoga, and Bunker Hill.

He made a soul-stirring review of the events that had passed; he explained to them their situation, and the designs of the enemy, and how he proposed to meet them.
His voice, loud as a trumpet with a silver sound, inspired all who heard it with courage.

His large, bright visage, serious but hopeful, seemed to sun the camp.

"They live too long," he cried, "who outlive freedom.
And I promise you that you shall have a full cup of vengeance.

For every man that fell fighting at the Alamo, for every one treacherously slaughtered at Goliad, you shall be satisfied.