He was virtuous all over; never, even in manner, much less in reality, did he trench upon right.

Beloved by his friends, and respected by his enemies, he exhibited a luminous example of the beneficial effects to be produced by an individual who, with only small means at his command, possesses a virtuous heart, a strong head, and a mind directed to the common good."-- Appendix to 'Memoirs', vol.1 p.

396.
*** The dislike or indifference of Marion, to anything like mere military display, was a matter of occasional comment, and some jest, among his followers.

Among other proofs which are given of this indifference, we are told, that, on one occasion, attempting to draw his sword from the scabbard, he failed to do so in consequence of the rust, the result of his infrequent employment of the weapon.
Certainly, a rich event in the life of a military man.

The fact is, that Marion seldom used his sword except in battle, or on occasions when its employment was inseparable from his duties.