I desire in this place to express my thanks to the Texas teachers, to many of whom I am indebted for timely suggestions and for kindly encouragement; also my grateful obligation to Mr. William Beer, of the New Orleans Howard Memorial Library, for valuable assistance; and to the Library itself, which, under his able direction, has become particularly rich in documents and publications relating to the early history of Louisiana and Texas. M. E. M. DAVIS. CONTENTS. I. FORT ST. LOUIS. PAGE 1. In the Name of France 1 2. In the Name of Spain 9 3. In the Name of Oblivion 12 II. SAN ANTONIO. 1. A Bold Rider 14 2. Cowl and Carbine 16 3. A Hurried Ride 20 4. Indios Bravos 23 5. Along the Old San Antonio Road 25 III. NACOGDOCHES. 1. A Fatal Venture 29 2. The Disputed Boundary Line 33 3. The Neutral Ground 36 4. The Red House 40 5. The Champ d’Asile 44 6. A Treacherous Shot 46 7. A Voice in the Wilderness 48 IV. SAN FELIPE DE AUSTIN. 1. An Unexpected Meeting 50 2. Ups and Downs 52 3. Orders and Disorders 56 4. A Trumpet Call 62 5. Out of a Mist 65 6. The Priest’s House 69 7. By the Brazos 74