human
There is yet one thing upon my conscience, he wound up.
gpt
The fact is, I feel pretty sure of myself in this business, but I have some difficulty in trusting God.
human
But how is it possible to mistrust God?
gpt
Well, I don't know. I suppose that even in bringing New France so near to destruction He is acting in loving mercy; but all the same it will be a wrench to me if these English pass without paying us the honour of a siege. For if we cannot force them to a fight, Montreal is lost.
human
And I in my heart of hearts am sure of it, said the Commandant.
gpt
But in war one has to take account of every chance, and this may pass sometimes for want of faith.