"He is quite pleased. And, mommy, he will call for me."
"Be careful, now, to break no more dishes."
"Lud! I have not lost my head yet. That was purely an accident which will not happen again."
"That poor unfortunate Spangler made a better defense."
"He deserved what he got. So did Lieutenant Lyons and the other officers of the Ranger who deserted to the enemy. But my sympathies go out to the old man who kept the gates under the city. These court-martials are becoming too common and I don't like them."
"That is the horrible side of war, my dear. And until our people learn the value of patriotism, the need of abolishing all foreign ties and strongly adhering to the land that has offered them a home and a living, the necessity of these dreadful measures will never cease."
"A little power is a dangerous weapon to thrust into a man's hand, unless he be great enough to wield it."
"Now you are going to say that General Arnold is to blame for these tragedies."
"No, I am not. But I do think that a great deal more of clemency could be exercised. Many of those poor tradesmen who were convicted and sentenced to be hanged could have been pardoned with equal security."
"That is the law, my dear, and the law is God's will. Leave all to Him."