You have conquered the Napoleon of the West.

Generosity becomes the brave and the fortunate.' "Houston answered, sternly: 'You should have remembered that sentiment at the Alamo and at Goliad.' "Then the following conversation occurred.

Santa Anna said: "'The Alamo was taken by storm.

The usages of war permitted the slaughter.' "'We live in the nineteenth century, President.

We profess to be Christians.' "'I have to remind you, General Houston, of the storming of San Sebastian, Ciudad, Riego and Badajos, by the Duke of Wellington.' "'That was in Spain.