They urged the need the public stood in at that moment of a confidential agent to reside with the enemy, they stated the exalted opinion they entertained of his fidelity and address, they declared that they con- -sidered him the very man who would make the sacrifice required to serve his country, and that he might designate his own terms, and name any sum for compensation. He replied he was willing to do anything for his country, that is, just and right, but would not forfeit his good name by acting in the dishonorable capacity of a spy; that he was willing to sacrifice anything for his country but his honor. Upon their urging him again to comply with their proposition, he
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rose from the table, expressed how much his feelings were hurt to think they had not a better opinion of him and took his leave. The proposal disgusted him so much that he left the service for a while and kept a school on Long Island. The bold stand he always took on all questions involving principle created for him warm friends and enemies."
Upon their urging him again to comply with their proposition, he - Hufeland Index Page 338 - rose from the table, expressed how much his feelings were hurt to think they had not a better opinion of him and took his leave. The proposal disgusted him so much that he left the service for a while and kept a school on Long Island. The bold stand he always took on all questions involving principle created for him warm friends and enemies."