Reflect: we are well equipped, well fortified, we

number 54. Fifty-four what? Men? No, minds — the

capablest in the world; a force against which

mere animal might may no more hope to prevail than

may the idle waves of the sea hope to prevail

against the granite barriers of England. Be advised.

We offer you your lives; for the sake of your

families, do not reject the gift. We offer you

this chance, and it is the last: throw down your

arms; surrender unconditionally to the Republic,

and all will be forgiven.