 For seven long years, we've been molested and oppressed by the Midianites. Our people have had to abandon their homes and fortresses. Do you like that? That's better than losing my last son. I heard what you said, Mother, and I... Well, the people look to us for an example. Well, then let them look to someone else. But who, Mother? Yes, yes, who? There's none who have distinguished themselves for courage and integrity as have our sons. The Midianites right this minute fear Gideon more than any other person in all Israel. But he's my son, and I refuse to give him up.