They were the survivors of Ward's men, whom General Urrea had taken in the swamps of the Guadalupe.

Then came another squad, eighty-two young Tennesseeans, who, reaching Texas by water, had been surrounded and captured by an overwhelming force the moment they landed.

A piece of white cloth had been tied around the arms of every one of these men to distinguish them from the others.
But they were very cheerful over the news that Fannin had brought.

There was much bustle among the Mexicans, and it seemed to be the bustle of preparation.

The prisoners expected confidently that within another day they would be on the march to the coast and to freedom.
There was a singular scene in the old church.