WASHINGTON
I want you all to realize that this is a desperate chance. Failure means—well, we might as well face it—it means the end of our cause; but success—well, gentlemen, we can only hope and pray for success! (knock) Will you see who's at the door, Colonel Reed?
REED
Yes, sir.
WASHINGTON
Tell whoever it is to come back later—I'm in council.
REED
Yes, sir. (a mumble at the door) I beg pardon, sir, they've just brought in a prisoner.
WASHINGTON
Good, tell them to wait outside.