The battle of Buena Vista closed the campaign in that part of the country; and shortly afterward the regiment to which they were attached was discharged. Before their return home, however, the ancient rivals returned to Saltillo—where, in the handsome cathedral, Harding and Margarita were united in marriage. And, a pleasant memento of rather uncertain times, the officiating priest was the worthy Father Aneres, who had figured in the history of Harding and Grant while they were “Captive Rivals!”
| [3] | Mexican leagues—about one hundred and forty miles. |
DEI GRATIA, REX.
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BY W. E. GILMORE.
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King “by the grace of God!” where is the token
By which we know thy right it is to reign!