Colonel Richmond:
[
discussing the death of Mac] We had a talk. I did the talking mostly. I was very unpleasant to him. I told him straight that he was too big. I told him every sentry in the camp was gunning for him - that he hadn't a hope of getting past the guards, and he agreed. I recommended him to think of standing down. There the discussion ended.
Pat Reid:
And his life as well!
Colonel Richmond:
The fact that he's dead hasn't escaped me, Pat!
Pat Reid:
[
resentfully] That sentry didn't kill him!
Colonel Richmond:
[
angrily] Watch your tongue or get out!
Pat Reid:
We knew he was too big, but it was his idea. We were prepared to take the risk!
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