"I knew I could depend on you.

How soon can you muster the regiment ?" "In half an hour, Excellency." "See that there is plenty of ammunition for the machine guns.

What of the artillery ?" "The three batteries stationed here are with us heart and soul." "Colonel San Benavides, as chief of the staff, is acquainted with every detail.

You, General, will assume command of the Army of Liberation.
Some trunks were sent to you from Paris, I believe ?" "They are in the room prepared for your Excellency." "Let me go there at once and change my clothing.

I must appear before the troops as their President, not as a jail-bird.