But it's a grand country to fight for." "An' as I see it we'll have a grand lot of fightin' to do," said Davy Crockett.
They continued at good speed until twilight, when they rested their horses and ate of the food that they carried.

The night promised to be cold but clear, and the crisp air quickened their blood.
"How much further is it ?" asked Crockett of Ned.
"Fifteen or eighteen miles, but at the rate we're going we should be there in three hours.

We've got a roof.

It isn't a big one, and we don't know who built it, but it will shelter us all." "I ain't complainin' of that," rejoined Davy Crockett.

"I'm a lover of fresh air an' outdoors, but I don't object to a roof in cold weather.
Always take your comfort, boy, when it's offered to you.