Their allegiance, meanwhile, to the mother country had been unfaltering, and in her fierce struggle with France for the mastery of the continent, America had sealed her loyalty with the best blood of her sons.
Stevenson emphasizes the loyalty of the American colonies to Britain during conflicts, highlighting their sacrifices.
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