NATHAN HALE 



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 to the place of execution. Then, while the patriot stood on the 

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demanded of his victim his last dying speech and confession. It 

 is said that Captain Hale glanced at him with a look of contempt 

 but paid no heed to the man's sneering remarks. Then turning to 

 the others he impressively uttered the immortal words: 



"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country !" 



