I know that your offer is kindly, that it comes from a generous soul, but however much it may disappoint you I must decline it.

Our resistance in the night has been quite successful, we have inflicted upon you much more damage than you have inflicted upon us, and I've no doubt the day will witness a battle continued in the same proportion." St.Luc threw back his head and laughed, not loud, but gayly and with unction.

Robert reddened, but he could not take offense, as he saw that none was meant.
"I no longer wonder at my defeat by you in the vale of Onondaga," said the chevalier, "since you're not merely a master of words, you're a master-artist.

I've no doubt if I listen to you you'll persuade me it's not you but we who are besieged, and it would be wise for us to yield to you without further ado." "Perhaps you're not so very far wrong," said Robert, recovering his assurance, which was nearly always great.

"I'm sure Captain Colden would receive your surrender and treat you well." The eyes of the two met and twinkled.
"Tandakora is with us," said St.Luc, "and I've a notion he wouldn't relish it.