But the Norther had ceased to blow, and the sun came down, bright and unclouded, through the open roof.
Ned climbed upon the wall.

Bowie, who was behind one of the cannon, beckoned to him.

Ned joined him and leaned upon the gun as Bowie pointed toward San Antonio.
"See the Mexican masses," he said.

"Ned, you were a most timely herald.
If it had not been for you our surprise would have been total.

Look how they defile upon the plain." The army of Santa Anna was entering San Antonio and it was spread out far and wide.