罗伯特早就准备好了说辞：“We were transporting critical patients from the north bank when the bridge was bombed. Our vehicle was hit, we took cover here. The child was separated from her family, we took her in. These two Chinese soldiers,”他指了指伍万里和老金，“surrendered and are assisting with patient care under the Geneva Convention.”（我们在从北岸转运重伤员时，桥被炸了。我们的车被击中，我们在这里躲避。这个孩子与家人失散，我们收留了她。这两名中国士兵，）他指了指伍万里和老金，（投降了，根据日内瓦公约正在协助照料伤员。）
很聪明，真假参半。伍万里心里佩服。罗伯特既解释了为什么在这里，又解释了为什么有中国人，还强调了“投降”和“日内瓦公约”，给美军一个台阶下。
军士显然不完全相信，但他没有证据反驳。罗伯特是上尉，军衔比他高，而且说的符合逻辑——桥确实被炸了，医院确实在转运伤员，也确实有朝鲜平民在战区流离失所。
“Sir, I need to verify your identity and report this to my CO.”（长官，我需要核实您的身份，并向我的指挥官报告。）
“Of course, Sergeant. My dog tags are here. The child is in shock, the Chinese soldier has a severed leg, the other has a chest wound. They cannot be moved. I suggest you post guards outside and bring the hospital commander here. But do not disturb my patients.”（当然，中士。我的身份牌在这里。孩子受了惊吓，中国士兵断了一条腿，另一个胸口有伤。他们不能移动。我建议你在外面