He comes from the Alamo." Others now saw the man, and there was a rush toward him.

His horse fell at the edge of the town, but the rider sprang to his feet and came toward the group, which included both Houston and Burnet.

He was a wild figure, face and clothing covered with dust.

But he recognized Houston and turned to him at once.
"You're General Houston, and I'm from the Alamo," he said.

"I bring a message from Colonel Travis." There was a sudden and heavy intake of breath in the whole group.
"Then the Alamo has not fallen ?" said Houston.
"Not when I left, but that was three days ago.