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 My brethren in the Alamo I come to join against the foe; They will succumb before his might, Yet it will be a glorious fight; So will forever with my name Be blent a Martyr's noble fame.

[Travis having listened hitherto with great surprise now rises.] One only being in the universe That man can be, and that is—David Crockett. [Dressed in buckskin clothes and wearing a fox-skin cap now steps from the bushes with Betsy his rifle in his hand.] Who called my name?

I did — I, William Travis, Commander of the Alamo, who hail Thy unexpected coming here with joy, Since nought could add more strength to our defence, Or cheer my men with more enthusiasm. [Ceremoniously] I thank thee kindly for thy eulogy, As we in Congress used to style such praise.