The men had capitulated to General Urrea.' "'Urrea had no right to receive their capitulation.' Then his mild, handsome face became in a moment malicious and tigerish, and he said with a cruel emphasis: 'If I ever get Urrea into my hands, I will execute him! I perceive, however, that I have never understood the American character.

For the few thousands in the country, I thought my army an overwhelming one.

I underestimated their ability.' "'I tell you, sir, an army of millions would be too small to enslave ten thousand free-born anglo-Americans.

Liberty is our birthright.

We have marched four days on an ear or two of dry corn, and then fought a battle after it'; and Houston drew from his pocket an ear, partially consumed, which had been his ration.