The question is, are you willing to do your share ?" "I'm willing enough," I said, "but what can I do?
I'm not exactly a popular character in the Tidewater.

If you want me to hammer sense into the planters, you could not get a worse man for the job.

I have told Governor Nicholson my fears, and he is of my opinion, but his hands are tied by a penurious Council.

If he cannot screw money for troops out of the Virginians, it's not likely that I could do much." Lawrence nodded his wise head.

"All you say is true, but I want a different kind of service from you.