The brave and humane Almonte walked through the courts and buildings of the Alamo, and his face blanched when he reckoned their losses.

A thousand men killed or wounded was a great price to pay for the nine score Texans who were sped.

But no such thoughts troubled Santa Anna.

All the vainglory of his nature was aflame.

They were decorating the town with all the flags and banners and streamers they could find, and he knew that it was for him.