. Book of the Royal blue . was executed by the ordersof Howe it is improbable that Maj. JohnAndre would have been executed by theAmericans as a British spy four years fires of revenge burned steadily, andthe watchword of Remember NathanHale! rang fiercely through the Americanlines when the capture of Andre becameknown and ended only with his executionon October 2, 1780. One hero dies—a thousand new ones arise, As flowersare sown where perfect blossoms fall— Then quite unknown—the name of Hale now criesWherever Duty sounds her silent call. With head erect he moves, with stately
. Book of the Royal blue . was executed by the ordersof Howe it is improbable that Maj. JohnAndre would have been executed by theAmericans as a British spy four years fires of revenge burned steadily, andthe watchword of Remember NathanHale! rang fiercely through the Americanlines when the capture of Andre becameknown and ended only with his executionon October 2, 1780. One hero dies—a thousand new ones arise, As flowersare sown where perfect blossoms fall— Then quite unknown—the name of Hale now criesWherever Duty sounds her silent call. With head erect he moves, with stately meet an awful doom—no ribald jest Brings scorn or hate to that exalted thoughts are far away, poised at rest. Now on the scaffold see him turn and bid Farewell to home and all his heart holds mostdear,Majestic presence—all mans weakness hid, And all his strength in that one hour madeclear—I have one last regret—that is to give But one poor life that my own land may live.~ William Orduay ^tabEttds I ^ ARTHUR I |
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