Premise:
"While some rode in across the bridge most of the Sticks attacked on foot."
Hypothesis: Some travelled across the bridge but many of the Sticks were attacking on foot.

yes

Premise:
"And critics who object that human life is sacred won't have a leg to stand on."
Hypothesis: Some critics do not think highly of human life.

yes

Premise:
"Can't we rest first?"
Hypothesis: Can we keep going?
no