I know how boys talk; I've been one myself.

Tutt! You tell the truth, of course; but the business is for me to know in what! how far! Your swords, gentlemen.' 'But, General!' 'Well?
I merely wish to examine the blades.' 'Do you doubt our words ?' 'Hark at them! Words?
Are you lawyers?
A soldier deals in acts.

I don't want to know your words, but your deeds, my gallant lads.

I want to look at the blades of your swords, my children.

What was the last order?
That on no account were we to provoke, or, if possibly to be avoided, accept a collision, etc., etc.