into between himself & Genl. Sam Houston, which immediately required an evacuation of Texas, by hjmself, which was indis- pensably necessary for the preservation of the Genis' in chief' life which Was at that time, at the discretion & disposition of the Texian Commander. This he responded to by saying - I wilJ return to Metamoras, from thence to the city of Mexico, and from thence I will evacuate a country, which has so shamefully disgraced itself. After a Moments' More cool reflection, appeared a disposition of willingness to retrace, but in a circuitous manner, what he had, a moment before so vehemently uttered Out walk was then turned homeward. I Know not whether it was to present to myself that gloomy scene and that he might fully develope his fellings of anguish and regret., or was an incidentaJ occurrence, which induced this walk & remarks? No!!! it was the grim visaged wrinkled front Monster remorse. - The prime auxiliary Lo this frank declaration so ignoble & inauspicious to the uncivilized Military Cause., so ardently espoused, by him, who just regretted his particular, I here remembered myself, of the fable of poor Prey whose lacerntion originated from unfortunate associations this I made applicable to the present case, as we entered the Genl. Quartelle. - \V c found supper spread before us, nothing on the table but Mensed beef, a popular dish with the Mexicans, You scarcely ever see more than one dish on a Mexican table, at one & the same time, as Filisola was to comply with the requisition of my mission, as far as his abilities at present would authorise that matter being settled. - Our discussion turned to promistuous subjects. - I was much interested with his and Genl. Tolsa's description of their national amusements, but considered them generally exscruciating to the principal accessary to their convivial hilarity. (Torrus unknowingly, but vindictively sounded his own Knell in the amphitheatre - the circle of his vital consummation and when the proud cook claps defiance, & Crows destruction to his own proud spirit - This too, seems to be the principal source of their enjoyment, as the Theatre or Horse race is to the more sensitive American Gundey [?] pulling has become obsolete-) Amongst our other discussions ad-interim, we with equal eloquence, discussed the contents of several Mugs of different Kinds of Wine. Which operated not at all to my disadvantage, The table being cleared, the Genl. begged leave to introduce to my palate, as being something new - "This beverage is an exquisite delicacy recently sent to myself (said the Genl.) from the city of Mexico, participating of nit the properties & qualities, belonging to Champagne, & Cordials of the best composition - The servant in the meantime, busily engaged in cracki[n I g & dusting
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