49/55 Through the man Roylston, you have some claim upon the general, but it may not be strong enough to save you long. A service now might make his pardon permanent." "What do you mean by a service now ?" "A few words as to the weaker points of the Alamo, the best places for our troops to attack. You cannot do anything for the defenders. You cannot alter their fate in any particular, but you might do something for yourself." Ned did not wish to appear dramatic. He merely turned his back upon the young Mexican. |