How we cite our quotes: (Sentence)
Quote #4
The war is inevitable and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come. (63-64)
When we read this, we think revolution…but that's not what Henry was thinking. Nobody was quite there yet with the idea of independence in 1775. Nope: Great Britain has a long history of civil war, and that's where Henry is going with this.
Quote #5
Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? (66-70)
When he says, "already in the field," he means they have militias set up. Remember, the war won't actually start for another month.