The context of the following conversation is Austin knew a war was going to start soon. Austin put Kendall and tom to the war to serve their country.:
Austin says I am certain a war is going to start..
The friend responds Things certainly seem to point in that direction..
Austin responds I went to war when I was a young man and so should my sons..
The friend responds How do they feel about that?.
Austin responds They wholeheartedly agreed and I escorted Kendall and Tom to the recruiter's office to serve their country..
The friend responds I will be praying for them..