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I do not speak for the discouragement of you brave fellows . I know that I can rely upon each one of you to do your duty to the utmost . But we are bound to look at things as they are , and so prepare for the inevitable . I for one am firmly convinced that General Bassett can not possibly reach us in time . '' He paused , but no one spoke . The man behind him was leaning forward , listening intently . He went on with an effort .