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14 Fate decreed that your newly-founded Republic should be cemented with the blood of aristocrats.

Down with aristocrats! Down with tyrants everywhere!

Yes, I know your idea of liberty! Down with aristocrats! Down with everybody—who is in your way!

I'll tell you one thing, Citizen Tallyrand, and I'll tell it to you now. There are some damned aristocrats in this country that'll get the same treatment your king got if they don't go careful.

Who helped you win your freedom? The king of France.

Well, we ain't goin' t' have any kings in this country.

Who desires to be king?

[Fiercely.] George Washington does.

And Alexander Hamilton wants to be Prime Minister! Wants to be? He is Prime Minister this very minute. Prime Minister of America. Huh!