They shot a young cow, and in an incredibly short space tender steaks were broiling over a fire.

After dinner all but two went to sleep.

They understood well the old maxim that the more haste the less speed, and that the sleep and rest through the hours of the afternoon would make them fit for the long riding that was yet before them.
At five o'clock they were in the saddle again, and rode until midnight.
The next morning the party separated.

The men were to carry the blazing torch throughout the settlements, telling all the Texans that the Mexicans were coming and that they were bringing war with them.

But Bowie, "Deaf" Smith and Karnes kept on with Ned and Obed.
"We're taking you to Sam Houston," said Bowie to Ned.