:07:01
My friend, may I humbly submit that
you're mistaken about Virginia.
:07:05
As you know, the legislature is
convening in Richmond this very day...
:07:09
...to discuss the very
issue of secession.
:07:12
Now, perhaps you know their mind
better than they themselves.
:07:18
And I regret to say the presidens
hasty calling up of 75,000 volunteers...
:07:25
...to subdue the rebellion
in the cotton states...
:07:28
...has done nothing to ameliorate
the crisis. It has only deepened it.
:07:35
I trust you're not being
too hasty yourself, colonel.
:07:40
This is a great opportunity
for you to serve your country.
:07:49
My country, Mr. Blair?
:07:53
I never thought I'd see the day
the president of the United States...
:07:57
...would raise an army
to invade his own country.
:08:04
No, Mr. Blair, I cannot lead it.
I will not lead it. No.
:08:14
I'm sorry to hear you say that, sir.
:08:17
I fear you're making
a most dreadful mistake.
:08:30
Sir, please convey my deep sense of
honor and gratitude to the president...
:08:35
...but I must decline his offer.
:08:38
Please tell him.
:08:40
Please be clear. I have
never taken my duties lightly...
:08:45
...but I have no greater duty
than to my home, to Virginia.