He had been governor of an important state, and he had lived as a savage among savages.

He could adapt himself to any company.
"Boys," he said, "you know a merchant, John Roylston, who has headquarters in New Orleans, and also offices in St.Louis and Cincinnati ?" "We do," said Smith, "an' we've seen him, too, more than once.

He's been in these parts not so long ago." "He's in New Orleans now," said Houston.

"He's the biggest trader along the coast.

Has dealings with Santa Anna himself, but he's a friend of Texas, a powerful one.