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 All lies with God! but see, where we have come! The guiding compass of my humble prayer, Lost out of view, my lips unwittingly Have uttered a political address. Apt to offend thee, were it not for this : Its purport was the interest of Truth, Its boldness proved, that still I mean you well, And its excuse of being made at all Lies,—as you self will generously admit, Less in my rashness than your provocation. Aspersions thrown upon her native land, A Texan maiden will and must refute. E'en though it cost her freedom and her life. [With gallantry.] No life, no freedom! but an hour's time Which I could scarce have passed more pleasantly. [Enters Cos.] This is the hour appointed to survey Convenient places for the batteries, In case we must bombard the Alamo. 'Tis well ! I shall be out immediately. Exit Cos.]