The game of war is a fiercer and more deadly and dangerous one than thou canst realize as yet.
It may be our privilege to shelter and succour a hunted foe; but tempt not any man to what might be certain destruction.

Spies meet with scant mercy; and there are Indians in this city who know not the meaning of mercy, and have eyes and ears quicker and keener than our own.

Monsieur and his friends had better now remain without the city walls, unless the day should come when they can enter them as conquerors and masters of all." She drew herself together and gave a little, quick, shuddering sigh, as though realizing as those never could do who had not seen war what must inevitably be ere such an end could be accomplished.
Fritz took her hand and carried it to his lips.
"If such a day as that come, Madame," he said, "be very sure that my first duty and privilege will be to protect you and yours from harm.

Adieu; and if I can ever repay your kindness to me, be sure the opportunity shall not be neglected.".