They will have no conditions.

They will treat the sick and the wounded and the towns people with every consideration, but they will be absolute masters.
The Admiral was there, and he and the General signed the note.

They are resolved to abide by its contents." Excitement reigned everywhere.

The firing had ceased, and the stillness of the air was like that which sometimes precedes the bursting of a thunderstorm, What reply would the fort return?
and how quickly would it arrive?
It was understood that, in the event of delay, a general assault would be made, and some of the soldiers would have eagerly welcomed the order for the advance.
Keen excitement prevailed when it became known that a messenger had come, not bringing the expected reply, but one asking for less rigorous terms.
"The General would not see him," was the cry.

"He was sent back to say that nothing would be changed from the last letter addressed to the Governor.