human
We have had no word from you, Nicholas, said Mr. Calhoun presently,
gpt
You should travel across it to learn that,
human
Many things have happened since you left. You know that I am back in the Senate once more?
gpt
And about Texas?
human
Texas is ours, said he, smiling grimly.
gpt
You have heard how? It was a hard fight enough--a bitter, selfish, sectional fight among politicians. But there is going to be war. Our troops crossed the Sabine more than a year ago. They will cross the Rio Grande before this year is done. The Mexican minister has asked for his passports. The administration has ordered General Taylor to advance. Mr. Polk is carrying out annexation with a vengeance. Seeing a chance for more territory, now that Texas is safe from England, he plans war on helpless and deserted Mexico! We may hear of a battle now at any time. But this war with Mexico may yet mean war with England. That, of course, endangers our chance to gain all or any of that great Oregon country. Tell me, what have you learned?