As I have said, he will finish it.

The rope and the bullet will be busy.

In six months there will be no Texans." Ned shivered, and when he looked at the camp fires of the great army he saw that this peon was not talking foolishness.

Nevertheless his mind returned to its original point of interest.

Why did the Mexican army remain awake so late?
"Have you seen the President ?" he asked of Carlos.
"Often," replied Carlos, with pride.