English

Lailah Randolph

28 August, 20:42

Wisdom is not the purchase of a day, and it is no wonder that we should err at the first setting off. From an excess of tenderness, we were unwilling to raise an army, and trusted our cause to the temporary defense of a well-meaning militia.

What is the purpose of these lines?

to describe what it is like to face an enemy in battle

to show how peaceful relations can be achieved

to emphasize the need for force

to suggest the price of seeking freedom