CHAPTER XVI.
FANNIN'S CAMP When Ned made his startling announcement he leaped down lightly from the wall.
"If you will look through the loophole there," he said to Colonel Ward, "you will see a great force only a few hundred yards away.

The man on the large horse in front is General Urrea, who commands them.

He is one of Santa Anna's most trusted generals.

His nephew, Captain Urrea, led the cavalry who besieged us yesterday and last night." Captain Ward looked, but the Mexicans turned into the wood and were hidden from sight.

Then the belief became strong among the recruits that Ned was mistaken.