A harder task will soon follow it--that of dressing wounds and
staunching blood. We shall have hot work, and more than plenty of it.
May God send us well through it."
"Amen; with all my heart I say, amen," said Agatha; "but will these poor
men resist the soldiers, Henri?"
"Indeed they will, Agatha."
"But can they? They have not arms, nor practice in the way of
fighting--they have no leaders."
"We will take arms from our enemies. We will be apt scholars in fighting
for our wives, and our sisters, and our houses. As for leaders, the man
who is most fit shall lead the others."
"And you, Henri--merciful Heaven! what are you about to do--will you
take up arms against the whole republic?"
"With God's blessing I will--against the whole republic."
"May the Lord, in his mercy, look on you and give you his assistance;
and as your cause is just and holy, He will do so. Whatever women can
do, we will do; you shall have our prayers for your success our tears
for your reverses, and our praises for your courage; and when you
require it, as some of you will too soon, our tenderest care in your
sufferings.
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