"The same that you do," replied Karnes.
Houston pondered over their words a long time. He knew that they were thoroughly acquainted with Texas and the temper of its people, and he relied greatly on their judgment. When he went back in the room which was used as a convention hall Smith and Karnes remained outside.
Smith sat down on the grass, lighted a pipe and began to smoke deliberately. Karnes also sat down on the grass, lighted his own pipe and smoked with equal deliberation. Each man rested his rifle across his knees.
"Looks bad," said Smith.
"Powerful bad."
"Almighty bad."
"Talkin's no good when the enemy's shootin'."
"Reckon there's nothin' left for us but this," tapping the barrel of his rifle significantly.
"Only tool that's left for us to use."