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Two pairs of eyes studied the map with the markings of the enemy lines - intelligence that had not been easily won. The American troops, also marked out on the map, looked hopelessly outnumbered. What could their small army do against the mightiest empire in the world? Washington suppressed a shudder, thinking about how many Englishmen there were to each American troop.
Washington turned away from the map to look at Lafayette, the young man was not scared to face their enemy. The old man smiled. It was men like Lafayette that brought hope to the patriot army. “My dear Marquis,” Washington mused, not afraid to show his fondness for the young major, “I promise not to keep you from the glory of leading men in battle. When the time is right you will get your opportunity.” The General stepped back to his table, cluttered with letters of correspondence. “For now, our priority is to secure more allies. Any word from our French friends?”