He knew that within a short time they would be prisoners of the Mexicans.

Everything seemed to be working for the benefit of Santa Anna.

The indecision of the Texans and the scattering of their forces enabled the Mexicans to present overwhelming forces at all points.

It seemed to Ned that fortune, which had worked in their favor until the capture of San Antonio, was now working against them steadily and with overwhelming power.
He gathered himself together as best he could, and began his journey southward.

He believed that Fannin would be at Goliad or near it.