He fought by my side at San Jacinto.

Together we buried poor Bill Holman.

But for his skill and courage I should not be here to-day.
He--" There was a stir in front.

Gilligan had thrown away his knife and gun and was rushing unarmed through the crowd, tears streaming down his face.
"For God's sake, Houston," he cried, "don't say another word and forgive me my cowardly intention." From that time to his death Tom Gilligan was Houston's devoted friend.
General Houston voted against the Kansas-Nebraska Bill, and as a consequence lost his seat in the Senate.

It was thought, and freely said, that for good and all he was down and out.