Today each party will fight his best.

Remember that, even in the heat of conflict, matters must not be carried to an extreme.

Those cut off from their friends will be accounted prisoners, as will those who, being overpowered, throw down their arms.

Any wounded on either side will not be accounted as prisoners, but may retire with honour from the field.

You," he said, looking at Walter, "as the conqueror of yesterday, have the choice of either the attack or defence; but I should advise you to take the latter, seeing it is easier to defend a fortress than to assault it.
Many of your opponents have already gained credit in real warfare, while you and your following are new to it.