Original sentence: After demonstrating the determination and ability of the United States to control events along the coast of Africa, the squadron got underway late in the year for Madeira where it arrived on 18 January 1844.Commander Tattnall of Saratoga killed the interpreter with a rifle shot and the king was also killed in attempting to flee.The king and his interpreter, who was known to be one of the murderers, attempted to escape
Edited sentence: After demonstrating the determination and ability of the United States to maintain American honor along the coast of Africa, being generous with friend and firm but fair with enemies, the squadron got underway late in the year for Madeira where it arrived on 18 January 1844.Commander Tattnall of Saratoga felled the treacherous interpreter with a rifle shot and the king was also killed in attempting to flee.The king and his interpreter, who was known to be one of the murderers, bolted in an attempt to escape