"The Hungarian ministry begged the king earnestly to issue orders to all troops and commanders of fortresses in Hungary, enjoining fidelity to the Constitution, and obedience to the ministers of Hungary"

This quote by Lajos Kossuth is describing the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, which was a war of independence and a democratic transformation. The Hungarian ministry was asking the king to issue orders to all troops and commanders of fortresses in Hungary, to stay faithful to the Constitution and to obey the ministers of Hungary. This was a crucial action in the revolution, as it was required to ensure that the troops and commanders would stay faithful to the cause and not be swayed by the opposing forces. The Hungarian ministry was hoping that by providing these orders, they could ensure that the transformation would be successful. This quote is a testimony to the commitment and decision of the Hungarian people to gain their independence and to establish a democratic federal government.