Their very strength has betrayed them into an error that may prove fatal.
Despising us, they give us our opportunity.

No matter how great the odds, we can hold earthworks and abattis against them, unless they bring cannon, or, at least we may make a great attempt at it." The swarthy face of Montcalm was illumined by the light from his eyes.
"I verily believe that your gallant soul speaks truth, Chevalier de St.Luc!" he exclaimed.

"I said once that we would stand and I say it again.

We'll put all to the hazard.

Since they come without cannon we do have our chance.