We might retreat to the fortifications at Crown Point, and make an advantageous stand there, but it goes ill with me to withdraw.

Still, prudence cries upon me to do so.

I have talked with Bourlamaque, Trepezec, Lotbiniere, the engineer, Langy, the partisan, and other of my lieutenants whom you know.

They express varying opinions.

Now, Colonel de St.Luc, I want yours, an opinion that is absolutely your own." St.Luc drew himself up and his warrior soul flashed through his blue eyes.
"Sir," he said, "it goes as ill with me as it does with you to retreat.