What does Sgt. Locke order in The Crossing?

The Crossing was written by Gary Paulsen. One of the main characters, Sergeant Robert Locke, a war veteran, is a wounded soul (trauma from war has inflicted great pain and anguish on him) and an alcoholic who uses alcohol to escape from his troubles and worries.
Another main character, Manny, is a young, poor orphan who has struggles of his own, but his challenges concern physical survival, instead of traumatic experiences that Sergeant Locke relives. In the same way, the two individuals are slaves to their own way of life and do not feel free to live the lives that they believe they are meant to enjoy.
Robert and Manny develop a friendship. Robert is a man who needs to feel like he is worthy of living, and Manny is someone who he helps. Manny, who initially is a dishonest thief when he meets Robert, eventually relies upon Robert for safety, guidance, and companionship. Both characters attempt to free themselves in the story. This is displayed most prominently near the end of the novel.
Robert eventually gets into a fight with some men who want to kidnap Manny and sell him for any purpose which they wish. Robert is certain he cannot take on all four of the men, but he fights anyways to attempt to protect Manny. As Robert is finally defeated, Manny reaches out to him to try to provide assistance, but Robert resists and reaches for his wallet. Robert orders Manny to take his wallet, cross the river, get a green card, and live freely, independently, and comfortably. Manny takes the wallet and makes a break for the river and the crossing, which is how the story got its name.