HALE
Nothing.
DREW
You don't need to. We've evidence enough to hang you as it is. Bring him along, men! [mob noise]
ANNOUNCER
So Hale was taken aboard the Halifax and delivered late the same night to General Howe, who, without the formality of a trial, turned him over to the Provost Marshal, William Cunningham, for execution the next day.
Our next scene is in the apple orchard of the Beekman estate on Manhattan. Hale has been marched out for his execution. He is standing under guard, near the tent of Captain John Montressor, who, as our scene opens, comes out of his tent, sees Hale, and speaks to him.
MONTRESSOR
Sir, I regret to see such a fine appearing young man in this situation.
HALE