I reached the home of a relative, at heart a sympathizer with Texas and liberty, where my wound was bound up, and where I lay hidden until morning, when I was smuggled out of the town.
Then I made my way among the oaks and pecans, until I came here to our camp on the Salado.

I had inquired for you during the night, and, not hearing any news of your capture, I was sure that you were in hiding as I was, and when I came here my best hopes were confirmed by the news of your complete escape.

Mr.White has already given me all the details.

We have been very lucky indeed, and we should be thankful." "We are! We truly are!" exclaimed Ned, grasping his hand again.
The news brought by Ned and his comrades was so important that the Texans could not be restrained.

A few mornings later Bowie called upon the boy, Obed and the Ring Tailed Panther for a new service.
"Mr.Austin has told me to take a strong party," he said, "and scout up to the very suburbs of San Antonio, because we are going to choose a new and closer position.