I had my orders to go so far and no further.

I must see that my men are safe." The sanitars who were sitting in a row on their haunches under the shadow of the barn all nodded their heads.
"I didn't know Russians were cowards," I said fiercely.
The Feldscher shook his head quite unmoved: "Your Honour must understand that I had my orders." Then he added slowly: "but of course if your Honour wishes to go yourself ...

I would come with you.

The others ...

they must do as they please.