It is very difficult to select, where so many are fit." "Rather say," said Henri, laughing, "where so many are equally unfit.
Why, Bonchamps and Marigny are the only soldiers by profession we have among us." "You'll all be soldiers shortly," said Father Jerome.

"You are at any rate going the right way to learn the trade." "Marigny of course will take the artillery," said Bonchamps.

"We are very lucky in having so good an artillery officer among us." "There is no one, at any rate, to dispute your claim, Marigny," said de Lescure.
"So he's president over 'Marie Jeanne' and the gunpowder," said Henri; "that's settled, isn't it Cathelineau ?" "Unless M.Marigny refuses," said Cathelineau.
"I am not modest enough for that, General," said Marigny.

"Do you furnish me with guns, and I'll fight them.

Do you collect the gunpowder, and I'll consume it." "And the Prince de Talmont will take the cavalry ?" said Cathelineau.
"No, indeed," said the Prince.