I Have Not Yet Begun To Fight!

Whoever Can Surprise Well Must Conquer.

An Honorable Peace Is And Always Was My First Wish! I Can Take No Delight In The Effusion Of Human Blood; But, If This War Should Continue, I Wish To Have The Most Active Part In It.

I Wish To Have No Connection With Any Ship That Does Not Sail Fast; For I Intend To Go In Harm's Way.

I Have Not Yet Begun To Fight!

It Is True That I Must Run A Great Risk; No Gallant Action Was Ever Accomplished Without Danger.