I was a prisoner with him in the City of Mexico, and I often saw the dictator, Santa Anna, and his brother-in-law, General Cos." Ned paused and a deep "Ah!" came from the men.

They felt from his face and manner that he was telling no idle tale.
"They said many fine words to Mr.Austin," said Ned, "and always they promised that they were going to do great things for Texas.

But much time passed and they did nothing.

Also they kept Mr.Austin a prisoner.
Then I escaped.

I believed that they were preparing to attack Texas.