I promise it here, in the presence of my generals." "I have nothing to tell," replied Ned.
"Are you sure ?" "Absolutely sure." "Then it merely means a little more effusion of blood.

You may stay with us and see the result." All the ancient, inherited cruelty now shone in Santa Anna's eyes.

It was the strange satanic streak in him that made him keep his captive there in order that he might see the fall of his own comrades.

A half dozen guards stood near the person of the dictator, and he said to them: "If the prisoner seeks to leave us, shoot him at once." The manner of Santa Anna was arrogant to the last degree, but Ned was glad to stay.

He was eager to see the great panorama which was about to be unrolled before him.