Some people down through history...
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Some people down through history have done things which are above the capability of most. During the War of 1812 (French-
Indian War), Laura Secord overheard that the U.S. forces were planning an attack on the British-Indian forces stationed at Fort George. Starting out at night, Laura walked eighteen hours along the Twelve Mile Creek through brush, over rock, and around enemy troops. When she reached her destination, she was detained by Indians. Her pleading, however, won her an audience with the British Commander, James FitzGibbon. FitzGibbon was convinced by Secord's sincerity and planned a counterattack. As a result, the surprise attack was turned back, and a victory was won. When the battle was over, FitzGibbon commended Laura Secord, "Madam, the credit of this victory belongs to you!" Secord's heroics pale, however, in the face of what Mary was asked to do. And she responded so simply, "Let it be done according to your word."
-- Becker 2
Indian War), Laura Secord overheard that the U.S. forces were planning an attack on the British-Indian forces stationed at Fort George. Starting out at night, Laura walked eighteen hours along the Twelve Mile Creek through brush, over rock, and around enemy troops. When she reached her destination, she was detained by Indians. Her pleading, however, won her an audience with the British Commander, James FitzGibbon. FitzGibbon was convinced by Secord's sincerity and planned a counterattack. As a result, the surprise attack was turned back, and a victory was won. When the battle was over, FitzGibbon commended Laura Secord, "Madam, the credit of this victory belongs to you!" Secord's heroics pale, however, in the face of what Mary was asked to do. And she responded so simply, "Let it be done according to your word."
-- Becker 2
