"These people, irrespective of what we show them, will probably evince no surprise.

If we allow any sign or word of astonishment to escape us, no matter what they do, they will consider us beaten and we shall lose all.

There must be no indication of surprise, among you.

Remain impassive, at all costs!" He turned to Brodeur, and in French warned him: "Remember the signals, now.

One mistake on your part may cost my life--more than that, the lives of all the Legion.