"I do not mean it that way, Captain."
"You have determined to consider yourself a coward, or at least to cherish fear; and no suggestion I can make seems to touch you."
"I wish I could banish fear," said I.
"Well, sir, determine to do it. Instead of exerting your will to make yourself miserable, use it for a better purpose."
"How can a man will? How can he know that his resolution will not weaken in the time of trial?"
"It is by willing to do what comes next that a man can again will and will more. Can you not determine that you will do what you are ordered to do? Doubtless we shall march, to-morrow; have you not decided that you will march with us?"
"I had not thought of so simple a thing. Of course, Captain, I expect to march."
"And if the march brings us upon the battlefield, do you not know that you will march to the battlefield?"
"I expect to go into battle, of course, Captain. If I did not, I should have no fear of myself."
"Have as great fear of yourself as you wish. Do you intend to run away when we get into battle?"