The journey was hazardous on account of Indians, and there were white men in Texas whom I would not have cared to meet in a secluded place.

Lieutenant Augur was taken seriously sick before we reached Goliad and at a distance from any habitation.

To add to the complication, his horse--a mustang that had probably been captured from the band of wild horses before alluded to, and of undoubted longevity at his capture--gave out.

It was absolutely necessary to get for ward to Goliad to find a shelter for our sick companion.

By dint of patience and exceedingly slow movements, Goliad was at last reached, and a shelter and bed secured for our patient.