 But he finished appealing to their patriotism, their devotion to their country, and said, and I quote, if you will consent to stay one month longer, you will render that service to the cause of liberty and to your country, which you probably never can do under any other circumstances. Moved by his words, a few men emerged to reenlist. Seeing their fellow soldiers step forward, more joined them. Before long, virtually the entire group of men decided to stay at Washington's side. Thanks to Washington's heartfelt appeal,