Considering that James Wolfe indicated his indifference to the slaughter of the Jacobites at the Battle of Culloden in his writings, dismissing the incident as merely an avengement of the Highlanders who had supposedly issued a "no quarter" statement regarding their enemies, what do you think made Wolfe refuse to kill that wounded Highlander when Henry Hawley ordered him to do so? Was it forsight about how he could use the ex-Jacobites to fight for him, a conscience tug, or a feeling that executing was below his rank? Maybe a little bit of each? Jamie Wolfe sure was complex!!! I'd love to continue the conversation if anyone is interested!
God Bless,
Avellina