It was hard for him to leave the Alamo and the friends who had been knitted to him by so many common dangers, yet his errand was one of high importance--it might save them all--and he must do it.
Strengthening his resolution he started across an open space, walking lightly.

As Crockett had truly said, with his perfect knowledge of the language he might pass for a Mexican.

He had done so before, and he did not doubt his ability to do so again.
He resolved to assume the character of a Mexican scout, looking into the secrets of the Alamo, and going back to report to Santa Anna.

As he advanced he heard voices and saw earthworks from which the muzzles of four cannon protruded.

Behind the earthwork was a small fire, and he knew that men would be sitting about it.