Fortunately both soldiers had worn their hats and they pulled them down over their own faces.
"If we don't come into too bright a light, Ned," said White, "you'll pass easily for a Mexican.

Mexican plumage makes a Mexican bird.

Now how do I look ?" "I could take you for Santa Anna himself," said Ned, elated at their success.
"That promises well.

There's another advantage.

You speak Spanish and so do I." "It's lucky that we do." "And now," said Obed White to the two Mexicans, "we will leave you to the hospitality of Cos and Santa Anna, which my young friend and I have enjoyed so long.