They did not seem especially anxious to withdraw at all, but finally agreed to do so in the morning.
Ned left the council, depressed and uneasy.

He felt that his countrymen held the Mexicans too lightly.

Were other tragedies to be added to that of the Alamo?
He was no egotist, but he was conscious of his superiority to all those present in the grave affairs with which they were now dealing.
He took his rifle and went upon the wall, where he resolved to watch all through the night.

He saw the lights in the wood where the Mexicans were camped, but darkness and silence prevailed everywhere else.

He had no doubt that young Urrea had sent messengers back to hurry up the main force.