I directed the men in our barque to approach near the savages, and hold their arms in readiness to do their duty in case they notice any movement of these people against us.
Meaning of the quote
The explorer Samuel de Champlain was telling his men to get their weapons ready in case the people they were approaching, whom he called "savages," tried to attack them. He wanted his men to be prepared to defend themselves if the other people made any threatening moves.
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I directed the men in our barque to approach near the savages, and hold their arms in readiness to do their duty in case they notice any movement of these people against us.
Samuel de Champlain
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