A scene from The Patriot 2000
Col. Harry Burwell

[referring to Gabriel, who was just killed by Tavington]

I'll help you bury him.

Benjamin Martin

I'll bury him.

Col. Harry Burwell

My wife Alexandria is with child, my first. I fight for that child. Benjamin, nothing will replace your sons, but if you come with us you can justify their sacrifice.

Benjamin Martin

Why?… Why do men feel they can justify death? Is it arrogance or… [voice trails off] I have long feared, that my sins would return to visit me. And the cost is more than I can bear.

Col. Harry Burwell

Benjamin, we have a chance. Green and Dan Morgen are down from Virginia. If we win this next battle victory in the war is within our grasp.

Benjamin Martin

Go then, seek your victory. I'm a small issue to it.

Col. Harry Burwell

You're wrong Benjamin, you matter to your men, and to others as well. Your victories and... and your losses, are shared by more than you know. Stay with us. Stay the course!

Benjamin Martin

I have run my course.

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