He had just finished an anecdote of Philadelphia, when he turned suddenly to Ned.
"Boy," he said, "you and I have fought together more than once now, an' I like you.

You are brave an' you've a head full of sense.

When you grow older you'll be worth a lot to Texas.

They'll need you in the council.
No, don't protest.

This is the time when we can say what is in us.