And we must place our women and children in safety.

Even if we have to carry them to General Gaines and the United States troops, we must protect them, first of all.

I believe that we shall win our freedom with our own hands; but if the worst come, and we have to fall back to the Sabine, we shall find friends and backers there.

I know President Jackson, my old general, the unconquered Christian Mars! Do you think he will desert his countrymen?
Never! If we should need help, he has provided it.

And the freedom of Texas is sure and certain.