Maybe he did not suppose us equipped with cannon; but there they stand.

Those guns are trained upon his camp, and the first shot he fires upon us shall be a signal for such a reply as he little dreams of.

Tell him, too, that we expect no quarter, and will yield none.

We are unwilling for bloodshed, but if he drives us to it and executes his purpose of employing cannon, then the consequences be upon his own head.

Bear him that answer, and tell him to send you no more with empty threats." The herald bowed upon the withers of his horse.