I was held at the capital with Mr.Austin.We were not treated badly.

Santa Anna himself would come to see us and talk of the great good that he was going to do for Texas, but I could not believe him.

I was sure instead that he was gathering his forces to crush the Texans.

So, I escaped, meaning to go to Texas with a message of warning." "A wise boy and a brave one," said Obed White with admiration.

"You suspected but you kept your counsel.