"There had been a fight at Gonzales, and the Americans had kept their arms.

They had also put the Mexicans to flight." "And more," added a young Mexican coming up to the group of which Robert Worth was one, "Stephen Austin has escaped, and he arrived at Gonzales at the very moment of victory.

And more yet: Americans are pouring into Gonzales from every quarter." An officer tapped Doctor Worth on the shoulder.

"Senor Doctor, your arms.

General Cos hopes, in the present extremity, you will set an example of obedience." "I will not give up my arms.