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And yet I for striking down a greater tyrant than they ever knew, am looked upon as a common cut-throat.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Boutwell: “And yet I for striking down a greater tyrant than they ever knew, am looked upon as a common cut-throat.”
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Boutwell reflects on the perception of his actions compared to historical figures who were honored for similar deeds.
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