We'll be ready whenever the challenge comes.

And now, to prevent getting a lot of decent fellows into a needless scrape, Darrin and I will withdraw." Dan took Dave by the arm, and both turned to leave the room.
"You--" began Farley hoarsely, when another midshipman clapped a hand over his mouth.
"Shut up Farley! Save all of your undoubted grit for the field, when you two meet." The door closed softly behind Darrin and Dalzell.
"Why didn't you let me at the sneak ?" bellowed Farley, released, now, from interfering hands.
"See here, Farley," advised one of his friends, "cool down and keep your face in a restful attitude.

Darrin behaved twice as well as you did.

If you don't look out you'll lose the sympathy of the class.

Just keep cool, and restrain your tongue from wagging until you've met Darrin.