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" I have much business that must be attended to, of greater moment than your ruined garrison and this wretched country. My time is very short; therefore, pray leave me. "
Wolfe - Page 205
by Arthur Granville Bradley - 1895 - 214 pages
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History of Canada: From Its First Discovery, to the Year 1791, Volume 1

William Smith - Canada - 1815 - 520 pages
...To which the Marquis replied ; " I wiJl neither give orders nor interfere any further: I have CHAP. much business that must be attended to, of greater...ruined garrison and this wretched country. My time is very short, so pray leave me: I wish you all comfort, and to be happily extricated from your present...
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Hawkins's Picture of Quebec: With Historical Recollections

Alfred Hawkins, John Charlton Fisher - Québec (Québec) - 1834 - 534 pages
...pressing to receive his commands respecting the defence of Quebec, MONTCALM exclaimed with emotion : — " I will neither give orders, nor interfere any further...garrison, and this wretched country. — My time is very short — so pray leave me. — I wish you all comfort, and to be happily extricated from your...
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Picture of Quebec: With Historical Recollections

Alfred Hawkins - Quebec (City) - 1834 - 548 pages
...pressing to receive his commands respecting the defence of Quebec, MONTCALM exclaimed with emotion : — " I will neither give orders, nor interfere any further : I have much bnsiness that must be attended to, of greater moment than your ruined garrison, and this wretched country....
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The Quebec Guide: Comprising an Historical and Descriptive Account of the ...

Alfred Hawkins - Quebec (City) - 1844 - 234 pages
...exclaimed with emotion : — " I will neither give orders nor interfere any further : I have mucji business that must be attended to, of greater moment...garrison, and this wretched country. — —My time is very short — so pray leave me. — I wish you all comfort, and to be happily extricated from your...
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International Weekly Miscellany of Literature, Art, and Science

New York (N.Y.) - 1851 - 588 pages
...to ask his orders and instructions. " I will give no more orders," replied the defeated soldier; " I have much business that must be attended to. of...ruined garrison and this wretched country. My time is very short ; therefore, pray leave me." The officers withdrew, and none remained in the chamber but...
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Works, Volume 8

Washington Irving - 1857 - 1384 pages
...the honor of France. I'll neither give orders, nor interfere any further. I have business to attend to of greater moment than your ruined garrison, and this wretched country. My time is short — I shall pass this night with God, and prepare myself for death. I wish you all comfort ; and to...
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Life of George Washington, Volume 1

Washington Irving - Celebrities - 1855 - 566 pages
...the honor of France. I'll neither give orders, nor interfere any further. I have business to attend to of greater moment than your ruined garrison, and this wretched country. My time is short, — I shall pass this night with God, and prepare myself for death. I wish you all comfort ; and to...
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Oliver Goldsmith

Washington Irving - 1859 - 498 pages
...the honour of France. I'll neither give orders, nor interfere any further. I have business to attend to of greater moment than your ruined garrison, and this wretched country. My time is short,— I shall pass this night with God, and prepare myself for death. I wish you all comfort; and to be happily...
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Maple Leaves: A Budget of Legendary, Historical, Critical, and Sporting ...

Sir James MacPherson Le Moine - Birds - 1863 - 504 pages
...pressing to receive his commands respecting the defence of Quebec, Montealm exclaimed with emotion : " I will neither give orders, nor interfere any further;...greater moment than your ruined garrison, and this wretehed country. My time is very short — so pray leave me. I wish you all comfort, and to be happily...
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The Life of Major-General James Wolfe: Founded on Original Documents and ...

Robert Wright - Canada - 1864 - 666 pages
...emotion, exclaimed, " I will neither give orders, nor interfere any further. I have business to attend to of greater moment than your ruined garrison and this wretched country. My time is very short, so prny leave me. I wish you all comfort, and to be speedily extricated from your present...
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