But great precautions must be taken, for just now the wretches had the advantage on their side, seeing, and not being seen, being able to surprise by the suddenness of their attack, yet not to be surprised themselves.
Mais de grandes précautions devaient être prises, car ces misérables avaient, en ce moment, l'avantage de la situation, voyant et n'étant pas vus, pouvant surprendre par la brusquerie de leur attaque et ne pouvant être surpris.