but , if we could do that , and if it would just so happen that the gods , for whatever reason , do not approve of auds war , and if there may be a chance that we could altogether avoid fighting what would , in all likelihood , be a losing battle for us if , constance said , turning to look at her father full on , making sure that she had his eyes , something foolish in the world might be used to confound the wise , or if something weak might be used to confound the strong the two of them scrutinized each other , the rest of the assembly holding their peace .