It was a mellow and satisfied laugh.
"So you are, Edward," he said, "and I am going with you.

You will help me to bear a message of peace and safety to the Texans." Ned paused a moment, irresolute.

There was no change in his determination.

He was merely uncertain about the words to use.
"There may be delays," he said at last, "and--Mr.Austin, I have decided to go alone--and within the next day or two if I can." The Texan's face clouded.
"I cannot understand you," he said.

"Why this hurry?
It would in reality be a breach of faith to our great friend, Santa Anna--that is, if you could go.