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Hale and Knowlton discuss duties of a volunteer officer
The scene centers on officers including Colonel Knowlton and Captain Hale debating volunteer sacrifice. Hale pledges to serve for the public good, while the British prepare to detain a captured officer. The tale recalls the Beekman mansion trial setting and ties to Major Andre’s west Point departure.
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New London
College
Knowlton
Hale
Colonel Knowletor
Mttle City
General Washington
New York
Géneral Howe
Beekman
East River
Fifty-first’ Street
Firs’ Avenue
Major Andre
West Point
Captain Hale
Short