"Doctor Franklin, whatever Paul Jones does for the cause of America, it must be done through unlimited orders: a separate, supreme command; no leader and no counsellor but himself.

Have I not already by my services on the American coast shown that I am well worthy all this?
Why then do you seek to degrade me below my previous level?
I will mount, not sink.

I live but for honor and glory.

Give me, then, something honorable and glorious to do, and something famous to do it with.

Give me the _Indien_" The man of wisdom slowly shook his head.