No Country for Old Men Chapter XII Quotes

No Country for Old Men Chapter XII Quotes

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It was defeat. It was being beaten. More bitter to him than death. You need to get over that, he said. Then he started the truck. (12.2.1)

What do you think Bell means by "get over that"? Does this mean he will keep trying to fight the good fight, or does it mean he is going to give up once and for all?