Then he uttered a cry of joy.
"We have all the Texans now!" he exclaimed.

"General Urrea has taken Fannin and his men.

There is nothing left in Texas to oppose us." The generals uttered joyful shouts and drank again to their illustrious leader.

The banquet lasted long, but after it was over Santa Anna withdrew to his own room and dictated a letter to his secretary.

It was sealed carefully and given to a chosen messenger, a heavy-browed and powerful Mexican.
"Ride fast to Goliad with that letter," said Santa Anna.
The messenger departed at once.