We have some loyal souls who will stand with us to the end. We may have to retreat to the back country of Pennsylvania; but winter is coming, Lord Howe is not an energetic foe, and he will hardly press us after the snow falls. Then if we can fill up our depleted ranks we'll be ready for him in the spring.
REED
Oh, General, if we could only make one stand against the enemy! Make one bold stroke to put new heart into our discouraged countrymen!
WASHINGTON
I know—I know, Colonel! If Lee would only obey my orders!
REED
Very little hope of that!
WASHINGTON
I know—and I can't understand his motives!
REED