The youngest miner was 15-year-old Joseph Cummings , who risked Risk his life , dodging bullets as he ran Self_motion for the doctor , in a futile effort to help Assistance save Brown 's life .

Aware that resistance would be futile and with his crews in open revolt Hostile_encounter , Lucas surrendered Surrendering unconditionally .

`` Hannibal '' was far larger than its opponent and the French captain surrendered Surrendering immediately rather than fight Hostile_encounter a futile engagement .