19/21 I blame myself that it is so, for she is most trustworthy; but, as yet, I cannot throw it off. Do not, however, leave the work undone; remember that those who will not toil for us, will assuredly toil against us. A man can have committed no greater crime against the Republic than having done nothing to add to its strength. I know your tender heart grieves at the death of every traitor, though your patriotism owns the necessity of his fall. |