I am convinced, from what I know of you, that you will exercise no undue harshness, but will act with tact and discretion, as well as firmness." "I will try to do so, your Excellency.

I feel that it is a heavy responsibility and will spare no pains to justify the unmerited honour that has been bestowed upon me." "You have seen that the taking in of stores is complete, and that nothing is wanting for the voyage ?" "Yes, sir.

I stood by while the overseer of stores checked off every sack and barrel as it came on board.

The water is to be brought off this evening, and as I was unable to be present, Sir Ralph Harcourt is there to count the barrels and see that all are full." "Goodbye, Sir Gervaise," the grand master said, as the interview terminated.
"Hitherto you have given me, from the time you reached the Island, naught but reason for satisfaction at my nomination of you as page, and I have no fear that you will fail this time.

Remember that valour, however great, cannot prevail against overpowering odds.