How will you do it ?" "Leave it to me, general, it shall be done." "I feel it will, my noble fellow: but, alas! I fear not without risking some valuable life or other, most likely your own.

Tell me!" "General, I decline." "You refuse me, sir ?" "Yes; this order gives me a discretionary power.

I will hand back the order at your command; but modify it I will not.

Come, sir, you veteran generals have been unjust to me, and listened to me too little all through this siege, but at last you have honored me.

This order is the greatest honor that was ever done me since I wore a sword.".
"My poor colonel!" "Let me wear it intact, and carry it to my grave." "Say no more! One word--Is there anything on earth I can do for you, my brave soldier ?" "Yes, general.