But Ned recalled the words of Roylston.

The merchant had told him to use his name if he should ever fall again into the hands of Santa Anna.
"I am your prisoner," he repeated, "and I demand to be taken before General Santa Anna.

Whatever your red flag may mean, there are reasons why he will spare me.

Go with me and you will see." He spoke with such boldness and directness that Urrea was impressed.
"I shall take you to the general," he said, "not because you demand it, but because I think it well to do so.

It is likely that he will want to examine you, and I believe that in his presence you will tell all you know.