If they are so divided, we shall let them retain their weapons, otherwise not.

Chester had retained his weapons and rope, so was in good shape.

He gave officers permission to keep their side arms and allowed German military police to retain their weapons.

The statement noted that they would retain their weapons but put them "beyond reach".

"You will be allowed to retain your weapons if you promise not to use them on my companions."

The Indians were permitted to retain their weapons after promising that they would not use them against the Government.

The latter were promised amnesty, allowed to retain their weapons.

They retained their weapons, and all was courtesy, men yielding back for them in haste.

"Oh, my friends, that is not to be; you cannot be prisoners and retain your weapons."

He may add that, if they are so divided, we shall let them retain their weapons, otherwise not.