[Richard has had enough experiences with drafts (all of them bad) to be extremely wary about the idea of being sent into one. He's worried enough when any of his friends go, but Henry is just a kid. A kid with no real training or experience, making this especially dangerous.

He doesn't really want to think about it too hard.]

Then stay close to your friends, let them look out for you. Don't go trying to be a hero, Henry. There will be plenty of time for that when you're older.