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Doc888 Posted 15 years ago
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Presenting to the sympathy of their chief captives

What does "presenting to the sympathy of their chief captives " mean?

Context:

And, what was never before seen, British commanders have extorted victory over the unconquerable valor of our troops by presenting to the sympathy of their chief captives awaiting massacre from their savage associates.

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