A man has only one life. That’s all he can give to his country.
Loveday.
But the thousands of sheep you raise may be even more useful! (mischievously). It is a question you know—is one man as much use to his country as his ten thousand sheep?
Gordon.
Old men can raise sheep.
Re. Off.
(Louder, catching all eyes.) And now to come to the fighting element. I’ve just said, all of you can do something. But those of you who can fight are wanted now. Have you seen this paper? (Takes official set of questions out of his pocket.)
Men.
(Shaking their heads.) No. What is it?
Re. Off.