Patrick sat there fumbling with his hat as Jeremiah went over the situation only stopping to nod at harold as he entered. Soaking it in Patrick considered all the options fro the defense of the fort. that was until Jeremiah brought in the prisoner. looking at the man trapped between the two guards patrick relized the situation. looking up from his hat he looked at jeremiah inquisitively 

"might we know whom this man is and his importance to us and the assassins? surely we could easily kill him if he has no used for us that will at the least get the assasins off our back for awhile."Patrick said pointing toward the prisoner."I am all for killing those bloody yanks but not when it is needlessly throwing the lives of our men away."