Of our success I am not sanguine.

Our numbers are so few, that I dare not hope for so speedy, so bloodless, or so safe an end of this unhappy disturbance.

These men are enthusiastic, resolute, and desperate, and have leaders not altogether unskilled in military matters.

I cannot help thinking that the impetuosity of our Colonel is hurrying us against them rather prematurely.

But there are few that have less reason to shun danger than I have." Edith had now the opportunity she wished to bespeak the young nobleman's intercession and protection for Henry Morton, and it seemed the only remaining channel of interest by which he could be rescued from impending destruction.