"It is winter and we do not know what would happen to us if we undertook to roam over the prairies as we are.

On the other hand, we have an abundance of arms and ammunition and a large and well-built cabin.

I suggest that we supply ourselves with food, and stay here until we can acquire suitable mounts.
We may also contrive to keep a watch upon any Mexican armies that may be marching north.

I perhaps have more reason than any of you for hastening away, but I can spend the time profitably in regaining the use of my limbs." "Your little talk sounds mighty good to me," said the Panther.

"In fact, I don't see anything else to do.