Gentlemen, I would rather have written those lines than take Quebec tomorrow.

Now God be praised, I will die in peace.

What, do they run already? Then I die happy.

You know too well the forces which compose their army to dread their superior numbers.

War is an option of difficulties.

A few regular troops from old France, weakened by hunger and sickness, who, when fresh, were unable to withstand the British soldiers, are their general's chief dependence.

I congratulate you, my brave countrymen and fellow soldiers, on the spirit and success with which you have executed this important part of our enterprise.