Original sentence: " As the Free State grows stronger, Damien and his Anti-Treaty comrades feel a sense of alienation." Despite the fact that Chris Reilly is a lifelong friend, a rattled Damien shoots both hostages with a revolver.Damien opposes the Treaty for failing to deliver full independence from Britain.Dan further argues that the Treaty will only change "the accents of the powerful and colour of the flag.Teddy argues for the Treaty and peace, asserting that David Lloyd George, the British Prime Minister, risked his political career by offering the terms he did.Teddy asserts that the Free State will "tear up the Treaty as soon as we're strong enough..." Damien responds that by accepting the Treaty and swearing an oath of allegiance to King George V of England, Teddy has wrapped himself in the Union Jack, "the Butcher's Apron.Teddy, the squad's commander, tells him, "It's still not too late, Damien
Edited sentence: " Despite the fact that Chris Reilly is a lifelong friend, a horrified Damien shoots both hostages with a revolver.As the Irish Free State grows stronger, Damien and his Anti-Treaty comrades feel alienation and disgust.Damien and many others, however, oppose the Treaty for granting Ireland only Dominion status within the British Empire.His friend and mentor Dan further argues that the Treaty will only change "the accents of the powerful and colour of the flag.Teddy argues for the Treaty and peace, asserting that David Lloyd George, the British Prime Minister, risked his political career by offering the concessions he did.Teddy asserts that the Free State will "tear up the Treaty as soon as we're strong enough..." Damien responds that by swearing an oath of allegiance to King George V of England, Teddy has wrapped himself in the Union Jack, "the Butcher's Apron.Teddy, the squad's griefstricken commander, tells him, "It's still not too late, Damien