"Go, Ned, go at once!" he said.

"You are chosen for a great service.

It's an honor to anybody!" "A service of great danger, requirin' great skill," said Crockett, "but you can do it, Ned, you can do it." Ned flushed.

This was, in truth, a great trust.

He might, indeed, bring the help they needed so sorely.
"Here's your rifle an' other weapons an' ammunition," said Crockett.
"The night's at its darkest an' you ain't got any time to waste.