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The fact that the information they obtain is found within their enemy's lines, and the probability of great danger to an Army, is what causes the penalty to be so very severe.
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This statement highlights the dangers spies face and the reasons for the harsh penalties imposed on them during war.
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I must say this is the first time I ever heard of national honor being sustained by such methods.
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