You will consider our request, Mr. President?
Lincoln
Raymond, this is the most brutal insult ever offered to a man in my position in the history of this country. I'm going to waive the insult and give your request my earnest thought. If I can save the Union—that's the only question—that's the only question!
Raymond
You will give us your answer to-day?
Lincoln
[Firmly.]
No. I must have time to think. As I've listened to you, the conviction grows on me that the life of the Union may be bound with mine now, and I'm not going to give up—without a fight.
Raymond
[Brusquely.]