Yet the distinction is Mexican; "Los Americanos" being the name applied to all who are not of Spanish descent.] The declaration of independence was enthusiastically hailed by the brave-hearted Texans, as they sprang with one impulse to support the new-born banner, that floated so majestically over the sunny prairies of their western home.

Mechanic, statesman, plowboy, poet, pressed forward to the ranks, emulous of priority alone.

A small, but intrepid band, they defied the tyrant who had subverted the liberties of his country; defied Santa Anna and his fierce legions, and spurned the iron yoke which the priests of Mexico vainly strove to plant upon their necks.

Liberty, civil and religious, was the watchword, and desperately they must struggle in the coming strife.
Manuel Nevarro had eagerly enlisted in the Mexican ranks, and in a few weeks after General Cos's arrival, donned his uniform.

Thus accoutered, he presented himself, for the first time since their disagreement, before Inez, who had but recently returned from San Jose, doubting not that her admiration of his new dress would extend to him who filled it.