who respects the character of a spy, assuming the
garb of friendship but to betray? The very death
assigned him is expressive of the estimation in
which he is held. As soldiers, let us do our duty
in the field; contend for our legitimate rights, and
not stain our honor by the sacrifice of integrity.
And when present events, with all their deep and
exciting interests, shall have passed away, may the
blush of shame never arise, by the remembrance
of an unworthy though successful act, in the
performance of which we were deceived by the
belief that it was sanctioned by its object. I ended
by saying that, should he undertake the enterprise,
his short, bright career would close with an ignominious
death.

"He replied, 'I am fully sensible of the consequences
of discovery and capture in such a situation.
But for a year I have been attached to the army,
and have not rendered any material service, while
receiving a compensation for which I make no
return. Yet,' he continued,' I am not influenced by
the expectation of promotion or pecuniary reward.
I wish to be useful, and every kind of service necessary
for the public good, becomes honorable by
being necessary. If the exigencies of my country
demand a peculiar service, its claims to perform
that service are imperative!'

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