There was not a single luxury and not all of the necessities.
When Ned finished, Houston turned to the others and said quietly: "Gentlemen, we all know that this is war.

I think there need be no discussion of the point.

It seems necessary to send out more messengers gathering up every Texan who will fight.

Do you agree with me ?" All said yes.
"I think, too," said Houston, "that Santa Anna may now send Mr.Austin back to us.

He does not know how well informed we are, and doubtless he will believe that such an act will keep us in a state of blindness." "And you, my brave and resourceful young friend, what do you want to do ?" "Fight under you." Houston laughed and put his hand affectionately on the boy's shoulder.
"I see that there is something of the courtier in you, too," he said.
"It is not a bad quality sometimes, and you shall have the chance that you ask, later on.