They had evidently been written in a great hurry, and on a piece of paper torn from his pocket-book, but oh! how welcome they were.

The very lack of formality gave to them a certain hurry of good fortune: "May you and yours be God's care for many years to come, Senora! The Mexicans have surrendered the Alamo, and asked for quarter.

These noble-minded Americans have given it.

The Senor Doctor will bring you good news.

I rejoice with you.
"LOPEZ NAVARRO." Death and captivity had been turned away from their home, and the first impulse of these pious, simple-hearted women was a prayer of thanksgiving.