"It is necessary for us to apply ourselves diligently to these matters for a time," continued Rosenthal, and there was a tinge of austerity in the rough voice, "that in a few short weeks you may be able to enter the city of Port au Prince at the head of your victorious troops and take your proud place with the sovereigns of the world." "Victoire!" burst involuntarily from the deep chest of Dessalines.