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Yes, sir, if we must fall, let our last hours be stained by no weakness.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Creswell: “Yes, sir, if we must fall, let our last hours be stained by no weakness.”
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Creswell emphasizes the importance of maintaining strength and dignity in the face of adversity.
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