![]() I don’t wish to have any connection with the Communists.” Matchevici came back from the discussion with the political officer and died in the same cell I was in. ![]() I cannot give information even against them. The men who betray us do us much harm but I cannot reward evil with evil. But give us information about those who oppose you so you will save your life!” Matchevici answered, as promptly as the first time, “I am a disciple of Christ and He has taught us to love even our enemies. I understand that you don’t want to betray your comrades. Toward you they are traitors who are doing you much harm, informing us about your words and deeds. We would like to know in what measure they are sincere. They claim to be Communist and they are denouncing you. Some of the prisoners have become our informers. But I would like to make another proposal. I didn’t expect any other answer from you. I prefer to die.” The officer of the secret police shook Matchevici’s hand and said, “I congratulate you. ![]() ![]() “Matchevici answered, “I don’t wish to remain alive and be ashamed to look in a mirror, because I will see the face of a traitor. ![]()
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