He saw Roylston show emotion for the first time, and the mind of the boy responded to that of the man.

He could understand this dream.

The image of a great Texan republic was already in the minds of men.

It possessed that of Ned.

He did not believe that the Texans and Mexicans could ever get along together, and he was quite sure that Texas could never return to its original position as part of a Mexican state.
"You can do much for Texas there with me in New Orleans," said Roylston, as if he were making a final appeal to one whom he looked upon almost as a son.