Show 4 DYING FOR ONES COUNTRY a death never comes too soon if necessary in defense of our country story it was nathan hale who said 1 1 regret that I 1 have but one life to lose for my country and it Is ig horace that makes one of ills his heroes say it Is sweet and glorious to dle die for ones country there have been many and striking illustrations illustration of this in our country count rys history it Is said that the tha untimely fate of col owen roberts who fell at stono itono was cause of universal regret he was an inflexible Index ible patriot an excellent disciplinarian and enthusiast in pursuit of military fame his son who was in tho the action hearing of his misfortune hastened to him the expiring veteran perceiving in his countenance the liveliest sorrow addressed him with great composure 1 I rejoice my boy once again to see and to embrace you yon receive this sword which has never been tarnished by dishonor and let it not be inactive while the liberty of our country Is endangered take my last adieu accept my blessings and return to your duty libi ll if a d ri lt AAA |