Mexican Soldier( to Santa Anna): Your Excellency, Houston’s army is located just outside our camp.

Santa Anna(amused): Oh, isn’t that splendid? We will be viewing them retreat.

Mexican Soldier: No, General, Houston’s army is coming here.

Santa Anna(suddenly becoming firm): Well, he shall soon see how foolish he is. Fire the cannon! ( A few Mexican soldiers commence to fire the cannon.)

(Meanwhile, Houston gallantly rears his white stallion and gives a quick speech to his men.)

Houston: When we enter that battlefield, you are committing yourself to the cause of Texas and liberty. Each individual here, as soon as he takes his first step onto the battleground, will be giving themselves to this land, just as the defenders at Goliad and the Alamo had done. Remember Goliad! Remember the Alamo! (As soon as he states these last words, he charges at the Mexican forces. A full battle soon arouses, the two sides firing at the other and determined to be the victor. Amidst the bewildering scene, Seguin encounters his brother-in-law.)

Soldier(viciously): I thought that we had the matter settled!

Seguin: No, brother, I have a right to fight for my own beliefs. I shall battle for Texas until the last drop of life has left me.

Soldier(unbelieving and angered): I considered that I knew who you were, Juan, yet I do not recognize you as my brother-in-law. If you’re willing to be a fool, so be it! (The two ride away from one another to engage in the battle.)

(The battle continues for an extensive period of time, finally ceasing when the last shot is heard. The scene is silent for a moment. Then, the Texans are heard cheering and congratulating one another, shattering the quiet as a search party was being arranged to seek Santa Anna, who had escaped during the battle. Juan Seguin notices a young Mexican man lying on the ground, pleading for his aid. As Juan Seguin stoops down to receive a better look, he recognizes the man to be his brother-in-law.)

Seguin (dismayed): Is that you, dear brother? (His brother-in-law views Seguin blankly as a cough escapes his pale lips. He then painfully shuts his eyes and seems as if he has entered a deep sleep. Seguin gazes down on his brother-in-law in great agony and denial of what had occurred.)