“And when he was in a fortress that the French were attacking, all were of the view that they should surrender in order to save their lives, for they saw clearly that they could not offer resistance. But he [Ignatius] gave so many reasons to the commander, that he actually persuaded him to resist, even though it was contrary to the opinion of all the officers, who nevertheless drew courage from his spirit and determination.”
Excerpt from A Pilgrim’s Testament, the autobiography of St. Ignatius of Loyola, edited by Bart Geger, SJ