He wanted me to tow one of his guns up into position.

I knew he could not take the city; of course he could not.
"_Senator Patterson_.

Did you urge that he should not make the attack?
"_Admiral Dewey_.

I do not remember that; very likely I did.
"_Senator Patterson_.

And was he not persuaded or restrained by you from doing so?
"_Admiral Dewey_.