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It is currently 2:30 and the battle is still raging on. Meanwhile, in the French camp, Joseph Ney who has recovered from his injuries is peacefully lying in bed staring at the top of the tent. Joseph Ney then looks over at his father who is calmly sleeping. Joseph Ney then starts speaking in a calm yet slightly worried voice.
Joseph Ney: Father?
Marshal Ney slowly opens his eyes and stares at Joseph. He notices the slightly worried look on Joseph's face. Then he starts speaking in a calm voice.
Marshal Ney: I'm fine Joseph I've had worse.
Joseph Ney: I'm not meaning that father. I want to ask you something more important.
Marshal Ney: What is it then Joseph?
Joseph Ney: If we don't win this battle where will we go, father? Will France even be safe for us anymore?
Marshal Ney: I have a feeling that the enemy would march on Paris if we lose. France wouldn't be safe Joseph.
Joseph Ney: Where would we go then, father?
Marshal Ney: We would go west, Joseph.
Joseph Ney: I'm not going back to Spain father.
Marshal Ney: Further than that Joseph. The New World.
Joseph Ney: The Americas. Where would we go there?
Marshal Ney: Louisiana. There are many French people there. I also know someone there who would help us live our new lives there.
Joseph Ney stares at his father with shock. Then he starts speaking in a slightly shocked tone.
Joseph Ney: You would want to leave Europe father!?
Marshal Ney: It would be our only choice if we lose this war, Joesph. Europe wouldn't be safe for us. We would be hunted, Joseph.
Joseph Ney: Would you really want to leave mother!? Would you really want to leave my other brothers!? Your other children!
Marshal Ney: Joseph you don't understand we wouldn't be safe! They wouldn't be safe!
Joseph Ney: I don't want to have to leave my brothers or my mother!
Marshal Ney: Joseph look I don't want our family to be separated either. But if it comes to it we will have to separate.
Joseph Ney: I don't want to leave Europe father. I will not be seen as a coward.
Marshal Ney: It will be our only choice, Joseph. I will not allow you to stay in France if we lose this war. I will not allow them to harm you in any way.
Joseph Ney: What do you mean? Why would they harm me?
Marshal Ney: They would possibly execute you, Joseph. They would put the King back in charge and you and I would most likely be executed for treason for joining our Emperor.
Joseph Ney: Will we be able to take the Englishman with us?
Marshal Ney: Fine we will take him I suppose he doesn't have a choice either.
Marshal Ney quietly sighs to himself then he smiles a little at Joseph Ney. He then starts speaking in a calm yet serious voice.
Marshal Ney: Joseph I want you to do something for me.
Joseph Ney: What is it, father?
Marshal Ney: Once you are well enough Joseph I want you to lead my army. As you are my second in command.
Joseph Ney: Father I don't think I am ready to do that.
Marshal Ney: Joseph you are ready. You are a strong leader and you are ready to lead an army. I have been helping you prepare for this moment.
Joseph Ney: What if I fail father?
Marshal Ney: You won't fail Joseph.
Joseph Ney: I do not want to do this father I am not ready. I feel like that I need more time.
Marshal Ney: You are ready Joseph I see it in you.
Joseph Ney: I will think about it, father.
Marshal Ney: I understand that you don't feel ready for this Joseph. But I know that you are ready to do this. You have been trained well, Joseph.
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