Mireau first expresses his concern and attitude toward his troops - with some lack of conviction.Mireau: I am responsible for the lives of 8,000 men.What is my ambition against that? What is my reputation in comparison o that? My men come first of all, George.When Rhodes was distracted, John attacked him, knocked him unconscious, stole his two sharpshooters, and then hurried to find and save his friends in the cave area (and kill zombies along the way).Destiny is the will of God, and if it is man""s destiny to be dominated, it is God""s will that he be dominated with compassion and understanding.rescue her and take her downriver from the now-dangerous territory to civilization.Along with her as additional freight, Charlie explains hat he must also escape with the batteredAfrican Queen, since his cargo includes blasting gelatin, and cylinders of oxygen and hydrogen.