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Mr. Radbury would ever be as strong again as he had been. While father and son were at the temporary hospital which the Texans had opened, Dan made a discovery which filled him with interest. Among the Mexican prisoners that had been taken, the youth found a man from San Antonio whom he knew well,--a person who had joined Santa Anna's army after the fall of the Alamo. During a talk with this individual, he learned that Carlos Martine was also in the army, having joined at the same time. "I must find that man and have a talk with him," said Dan to himself, and as soon as his father was a little better he set out on his hunt. He had not made many inquiries, when he learned that Carlos Martine was dead, having been shot down while trying to escape across the open prairie, and the body had already been put away. "But what of the dead--were the things in their pockets buried with them?" asked Dan of one of the Texan guards. "No, their pockets were emptied, and everything found was turned over to the quartermaster," was the reply, and then the youth went to the officer named and told him of Martine and of the missing papers. "Here is a lot of stuff, Radbury. You can look it over and see if there is anything there belonging to your father." Dan examined the pile with care, and presently came upon the papers, safe and sound, just as they had been stolen by Hank Stiger. "They are here!" he cried, and passed them over for examination. "Won't father be glad of this!" And off he ran a little later to tell his parent. Amos Radbury could scarcely speak, but his satisfaction shone in his eyes. "It is a great relief," he murmured. "They cannot disturb my home now." And then he added with a sigh, "I wish I were there now!" "All in good time, father," said Dan, affectionately. "We have truly nothing more to fear. Santa Anna is whipped and has already sent word that his other troops must withdraw. The independence of Texas is assured beyond a doubt." Dan was right in what he said. Not long after Santa Anna's defeat the remainder of his army was in full retreat. As they fell back they were closely watched by the Texans, but no further fighting took place. The government of Texas had retired to Galveston, but as soon as the victory of San Jacinto became known, President Burnett and his cabinet hurried to the Texan camp and opened negotiations with Santa Anna. The Mexican general was ready to promise almost anythin
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