-
from ar_ound the mouth of the bottle, The Glasses being removed, and Churn cups, were then set before us.- The Genl. continued commenting upon the good qualities of his fine liquors & at the same time, pouring from the bollle, into our crucible like cups, its contents, at the same time, asking pardon, for the pleasure he gave himself.- in helping me, and with a graceful Nod of the Head, with hjs respects, he placed the cup to his Mouth, and drinking the contents - I put my cup to my Mouth but my Olfactorics told me, all was not right. Consequently J let this cup pass, untouched, - The Genl. with innumerable distortions of features and divers shrugs of the shoulders, after the Mexican style, with close lips, arched mouth, & eyebrows, seriously looked alternately at me, the bottle & Cup, Presently in a tone of horror, he broke silence, saying Signior; have you drank the contents of your cup? No faith, replied I. I am careful how I sip, lest I should taste of the bitter cup, - It is very good, for you, this Damned stuff, (smelling it) it is ink by the Holy Cross. - God damn, I suppose, I. be damn, I make by belly, one ink bot1le! Ay! most positive (spitting) sacree. Carahor. trying to Cascade, God damn and a powerful internal exertion, up it come, - WeU said he, I sware in Spanish, it no come, - I curse in French, it No come, but when I say God damn. - it come. I pitied no one but the unfortunate servant who had through mistake, uncorked an Ink bottle instead of the Much admired beverage The most humiliating thing to the General was the trick he played upon himself, and I not at all a participant in the Misforhme, he was laughed at by all, It was fun to them So thought the unfortunate boy but death for me- The General then took to his bed, where he remained during my stay in his camp, but at night notwithstanding his illness, he never failed to observe his usual courtesy but kindly offered me his own bed. 1 preferred the ground, thanking him, had a hearty laugh and coiled myself on my blanket, and Indulged my sleeping eyes, in quiet repose, until the night had passed. .May 1836 This morning's sun cought me in the enjoment of a Profound sleep untill a late Hour, after Breakfast, I surveyed my papers and implements of Mission - Counciling my companions, who Con• ceived it unnecessary to tarry longer. After this determination I made Known to Gcnral Felisola my Intentions. Who immediately presented my with my passport, and such dispatches as he thou!!ht necessary to direct to the head Quarters Texian Army at Eleven Oclock. I bid adieu to the l\·texican camp, so sanguine were they (Mexican) of an Immediate Suspension of a·rms and an establish-
I I
459
Powered by FlippingBook