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" Women frequently looked down at him from the flat roofs, and some spoke in pity. Ned was silent. He was resolved not to ask Urrea 208 THE TEXAN SCOUTS any questions or to give him a chance to show triumph. He noticed that they were advancing- toward the plaza, and then they turned into the Veramendi house, which he had cause to remember so well. "This was the home of the Vice-Governor, " said Ur- rea, "and General Santa Anna is here. " "I know the place, " said Ned. "I am proud to have been o...ne of the Texans who took it on a former occa- sion. " "We lost it then, but we have it now and we'll keep it, " said Urrea. "My men will wait with you here in the courtyard, and I'll see if our illustrious general is ready to receive you. " Ned waited patiently. Urrea was gone a full half hour, and, when he returned, he said : "The general was at breakfast with his staff. He had not quite finished, but he is ready to receive you now. " Then Urrea led the way into the Veramendi house. Luxurious fittings had been put in, but many of the rents and scars from the old combat were yet visible.
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