What say you, my friend?
Shall we take the advice of this young soldier and venture our lives for the defence of our homes ?" "That will we," the farmer said warmly.

"He is used to war, and can give us good advice.

As far as strength goes, our men are not wanting.

Each has his sword and pike, and there are four or five arquebuses in the village.

Yes, if there be a chance of success, even of the slightest, we will do our best as men in defence of our homes.".