I carry it in writing, and also in memory in case I lose the written word.

That is all I feel at liberty to tell you, and in truth I know but little more.

The message comes from our leader to the commander of the army at Paris, who in turn orders me to deliver it to the general whom we're going to seek.

It directs him with his whole force to move forward to a certain point and hold fast there.

Beyond that I know nothing.