"Now I wonder, Obed, if the attack has been made on Texas.

Do you think we can yet get there in time ?" "I hope so," replied Obed thoughtfully.

"You were a long time in San Juan de Ulua, but armies move slowly, and they have plenty of troubles of their own here in Mexico.

I would wager almost anything that no Mexican force in great numbers has yet crossed the Rio Grande." "Then we may be in time.

Obed, we'll push for the north with every ounce of strength we have." "That's just what we'll do.