"With pleasure. Apropos, I have the most rigid orders. Thy English prisoners have written to their Ambassador. They have called the entire army to their aid."
"And it is I who furnished them the paper!"
"It is necessary, in consequence, that I write my report. I will recount a bloody battle."
"We will write it out together."
"Yes. This time, godfather, I must be the victor."
"No!"
"Yes! I wish to be decorated."
"Thou shalt be, some other time. What an insatiable! It is only a year since I made thee Captain."
"But understand, dear godfather, that it is for thy interest to be conquered. When the world shall learn that thy band is dispersed, confidence will be restored, travelers will again pour into the country and thou wilt make thy fortune."
"Yes, but if I am conquered the Bourse will send up stocks, and I am speculating on a fall."