3d PIR. (savagely.) If I thought we had been imposed upon—
1st PIR. Are we sheep that we are to be led to the slaughter in this manner?
3d PIR. What can we do?
1st PIR. It’s our turn to relieve the watch next, isn’t it?
2d PIR. Yes.
1st PIR. Very well then. Wait in seeming acquiescence until the British come—
3d PIR. And then? (hoof-beats are heard approaching.)
1st PIR. Wave a flag of truce and let Captains Beluche and You take the consequences. (enter a mounted messenger.)
MESS. Captain Lafitte—