He was known by this time as an experienced Ranger, and was taken aside by Bradstreet, the officer in command of the light infantry that with the Rangers headed the charge.
The gallant officer was wounded and breathless, and was seated upon a fallen trunk.
"Neville," he said, "I know that you are fleet of foot and stout of heart.

I would have you return to the camp on the instant, with a message for the General.

Tell him how things are here, and that this rampart is to the utmost as impregnable as Rogers warned us.
Our men are falling thick and fast, and although full of courage, cannot do the impossible.

Beg him to order the guns to be brought up, for without them we are helpless against the enemy." Fritz knew this right well, and took the message.
"We shall make another charge immediately," Bradstreet said in conclusion.

"We shall not fail to carry out our orders; but I have little hope of success.