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`` Never mind , '' said Obed , `` we 'll make the Mexicans pay it back , when we drive 'em out of Texas . I do n't believe that any good patriot will suffer . '' `` Nevertheless , '' said Urrea , `` my uncle is willing to lose and endure for the cause . '' Ned slept half through the morning in one of the little adobe houses , and at noon he , Obed , the Ring Tailed Panther and others rode toward San Antonio . They slept that night in a pecan grove , and the next day continued their journey , meeting in the morning a Texan who informed them that Cos with a formidable force was in San Antonio . He also confirmed the information that the Texans were gathering from all points for the attack upon this , the greatest Mexican fortress in all Texas . Mr. Austin was commander-in-chief of the forces , but he wished to yield the place to Houston who would not take it .