Many evidences of the siege remained.

There were tunnels, wrecked houses and masses of stone and adobe.

The appearance of the young prisoner aroused the greatest curiosity among both soldiers and people.

He heard often the word "Texano." Women frequently looked down at him from the flat roofs, and some spoke in pity.
Ned was silent.

He was resolved not to ask Urrea any questions or to give him a chance to show triumph.