Johann de Kalb

"It is with equal regret, my dear sirs, that I part with you. Because I feel a presentiment that we part to meet no more."

"Oh, no! It is impossible. War is a kind of game, and has its fixed rules, whereby, when we are well acquainted with them, we can pretty correctly tell how the trial will go. Tomorrow it seems, the die…"

"I thank you sir for your generous sympathy, but I die the death I always prayed for, the death of a soldier fighting for the rights of man."

"No! No! Gentlemen, no emotion for me. But, those of congratulation. I am happy. To die is the irreversible decree of him who made us. Then what joy to be able to meet death without dismay. This, thank…"

"Well, sir. Perhaps a few hours will show who are the brave."

"On the whole, I have annoyances to bear, of which you can hardly form a conception. One of them is the mutual jealousy of almost all the French officers, particularly against those of higher rank than…"