Moreover, the wonderful half curve before the window was changing.

Vapors were rolling up from the south and the two great peaks faded from view.

Trees and water in the valley changed to gray.

The skies which had been so bright now became somber and menacing.
The boy felt a deep fear at his heart, but Mr.Austin seemed to be yet under the influence of Santa Anna, and talked cheerfully of their speedy return to Texas.

Ned listened in silence and unbelief, while the gloom outside deepened, and night presently came over Anahuac.