"They're good pieces, but if our governor and legislature had done their duty they'd be four instead of two.

Still, we have to make the best of what we have.

I told Shirley that we must prepare for a great war, and I tell Pownall the same.

Those who don't know him always underrate our French foe." "I never do, sir," said Robert.

"I've seen too much of him to do that." "Well, well, we'll do the best we can.