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Post by neferetus on Sept 14, 2010 23:56:16 GMT -5
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Post by neferetus on Sept 14, 2010 23:57:01 GMT -5
 Quite a stretch of the legs out to the execution site. |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 14, 2010 23:57:39 GMT -5
 A halt has been called to the march. They have arrived. |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 14, 2010 23:58:24 GMT -5
 The prisoners wait calmly, patiently. |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 14, 2010 23:59:04 GMT -5
 The cavalry prepares to cut off any escape attempts. |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 14, 2010 23:59:46 GMT -5
 The prisoners are told they will be talking a rest and head for some place to sit down. |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 15, 2010 0:00:32 GMT -5
 Some of the Texian prisoners start making themselves comfortable by shedding some gear. |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 15, 2010 0:01:17 GMT -5
 Some of the Texians are probably wondering why they are taking a rest only a mile from the presidio. |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 15, 2010 0:02:21 GMT -5
 Soldados begin to encircle the prisoners, bringing many to their feet. |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 15, 2010 0:02:58 GMT -5
 While confused, most of the prisoners do not react at all. |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 15, 2010 0:03:50 GMT -5
 As the troops line up in firing position, the Texians at last begin to stir and question their captors. A couple of prisoners on the left are already hoofing it for the woods while being fired upon. |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 15, 2010 0:04:32 GMT -5
 As the cavalry begins to move in and the soldados prepare to fire, the Texians react in anger and disbelief. |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 15, 2010 0:05:22 GMT -5
 As the order to fire is given, some Texians curse at their executioners, while others wave their hats aloft, shouting "Hurrah for Texas!" Yet others fall to their knees in prayer. |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 15, 2010 0:06:07 GMT -5
 FUEGO! The executions begin. |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 15, 2010 0:06:54 GMT -5
 Soldados approach some Texians who've survived the initial volley. |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 15, 2010 0:10:15 GMT -5
 One poor fellow pleas for his life in vain. |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 15, 2010 0:10:46 GMT -5
 Soldados finish off the wounded with the bayonet. |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 15, 2010 0:11:39 GMT -5
 Surveying the scene of what many of the soldados called "doing the Devil's work." |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 15, 2010 0:12:37 GMT -5
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Post by neferetus on Sept 15, 2010 0:13:14 GMT -5
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