He noticed that they were advancing toward the plaza, and then they turned into the Veramendi house, which he had cause to remember so well.
"This was the home of the Vice-Governor," said Urrea, "and General Santa Anna is here." "I know the place," said Ned.

"I am proud to have been one of the Texans who took it on a former occasion." "We lost it then, but we have it now and we'll keep it," said Urrea.

"My men will wait with you here in the courtyard, and I'll see if our illustrious general is ready to receive you." Ned waited patiently.

Urrea was gone a full half hour, and, when he returned, he said: "The general was at breakfast with his staff.

He had not quite finished, but he is ready to receive you now." Then Urrea led the way into the Veramendi house.