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When you have completed your training , the fact that I have died in this way will give you a good claim to a commission . '' Lisle sat with his father for some hours . Occasionally the dying man moved and , leaning over him , he could catch the words `` God bless you ! '' Before midnight the brave spirit had passed away , and Lisle went out and cried like a child , till morning . The funeral took place next day . After it was over , the colonel sent for Lisle ; who had now , after a hard struggle , recovered his composure . `` Did your father give you any instructions , Lisle ?