They found only eleven men in Gonzales capable of bearing arms, and no more help could be expected before the Mexicans came the next day.

But eleven and seven make eighteen, and now that they were joined, and communicating spirit and hope to one another, the eighteen were more than twice as strong as the eleven had been.

The Ring Tailed Panther poured forth a stream of cheer and encouragement.

He grew more voluble at the approach of danger.

Never had his teeth and claws been longer or sharper.
"I'm afraid of nothin' except that they won't come," he said.