:12:03
Everything else
is subject to the powers that be,
:12:07
dependent upon the caprices
of often inferior men.
:12:11
But your honour is your own, inviolate.
:12:15
So, then. To honour.
:12:18
- To honour.
- To honour.
:12:25
Well, drink up. We have things to do.
:12:29
Bunker Hill is rich in ceremony,
:12:31
but this is an occasion
I always like to keep rather private,
:12:35
when I say goodbye to one major
and appoint another in his place.
:12:40
The cadet major
is outranked militarily only by me,
:12:44
so that makes it a position
of some responsibility.
:12:46
- You'll attest to that, won't you, Cooper?
- I'm afraid I can.
:12:50
Captain Moreland, like your predecessor
:12:53
you've distinguished yourself for a number
of years here as an underclassman.
:12:57
And in recognition
of your scholarship and leadership,
:13:01
your exemplary character,
:13:03
I take pleasure in conferring upon you
the rank of cadet major
:13:07
with all the responsibilities
and privileges of that rank.
:13:10
Now, they'll respect the rank.
:13:14
But God knows they won't
respect the man unless he earns it.
:13:18
And the loyalty of men is always hard-earned.
:13:23
- I'll do my best, sir.
- I have every confidence in you.
:13:26
- Thank you, sir.
- Congratulations, Brian.
:13:28
- Don't make me look too bad in comparison.
- Don't worry.
:13:31
John, if you do half as well at West Point as
you have here, you'll make a splendid officer.
:13:35
Thank you, sir. The credit would go to you.
:13:39
If you wouldn't mind accompanying me
to the administration building,
:13:43
I have my annual battle of the paperclips
:13:47
with the board of trustees.
:13:59
Entirely adequate.