That's the reason we came, Davy Crockett, because the odds are so heavy against you." "You're a true man," said Crockett, "and so is every one of these with you." The new force was small--merely a few more for the trap--but they brought with them encouragement.

Ned shared in the general mental uplift.

These new faces were very welcome, indeed.

They gave fresh vigor to the little garrison, and they brought news of that outside world from which he seemed to have been shut off so long.

They told of numerous parties sure to come to their relief, but he soon noticed that they did not particularize.