Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

“ But I do know that if you live, the Children are sure to win. So, let me go forward to court death as atonement.'
For a moment Bhavan said nothing. He then weighed these words between his lips: 'If I have to die, let me die today. It is right to die the day one has to die. ”

“ But no sooner had they emerged from the shelter of the woods than they were torn to pieces by an incessant shower of English bullets and cannon balls. Many Children thus died without a chance to fight.
'Jiban, what is the use of this useless slaughter?' someone said from behind.
Jiban turned back to see Bhavan, and asked: 'What do you think we should do, Bhavan?'
'Let us protect the lives of the Children from behind trees. In an open field, and unarmed with cannon, we cannot withstand them even for a moment. ”