What do you think we can do, Ned ?" "I don't know, but just at present I'm going to sleep.

The Panther, Davy Crockett and Obed will debate the plans." Ned, who was becoming inured to war and danger, was soon asleep, but Will could not close his eyes.

He had borne a gallant part in the defense, and the sounds of rifle shots and Indian yells still resounded in his excited ear.

He remained awake long after he heard the heavy breathing of the men about him, but exhausted nerves gave way at last and he, too, slept.
The next morning their news was debated gravely by all.

There was not one among them who did not understand its significance, but it was hard to agree upon a policy.