He secured the fidelity of his men by carrying them bravely into action, and bringing them honorably out of it.
Marion's career of activity commenced with his command.

Though always prudent, he yet learned that prudence in military life must always imply activity.

The insecurity of the encampment, with a militia force, is always greater than that of battle.

The Roman captains of celebrity were particularly aware of this truth.

But the activity of Marion was necessarily straitened by the condition in which he found his men.