85 But it came to pass that our prisoners were so numerous, that notwithstanding the enormity of our numbers, we were obliged to employ all our force to keep them, or to put them to death.
86 For behold they would break out in great numbers, and would fight with stones, and with clubs, or whatsoever things they could get into their hands, insomuch that we did slay upwards of two thousand of them, after they had surrendered themselves prisoners of war;
87 Therefore it became expedient for us, that we should put an end to their lives, or guard them, sword in hand, down to the land of Zarahemla;
88 And also our provisions were not any more than sufficient for our own people, notwithstanding that which we had taken from the Lamanites.
89 And now, in those critical circumstances, it became a very serious matter to determine concerning these prisoners of war, nevertheless, we did resolve to send them down to the land of Zarahemla;
90 Therefore we selected a part of our men, and gave them charge over our prisoners, to go down to the land of Zarahemla. But it came to pass that on the morrow, they did return.
91 And now behold, we did not inquire of them concerning the prisoners; for behold, the Lamanites were upon us, and they returned in season to save us from falling into their hands.
92 For behold, Ammoron had sent to their support a new supply of provisions, and also a numerous army of men.
93 And it came to pass that those men whom we sent with the prisoners, did arrive in season to check them, as they were about to overpower us.
94 But behold, my little band of two thousand and sixty, fought most desperately; yea, they were firm before the Lamanites, and did administer death unto all those who opposed them;
95 And as the remainder of our army were about to give way before the Lamanites, behold, those two thousand and sixty were firm and undaunted; yea, and they did obey and observe to perform every word of command with exactness;
