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Rh Then what's the use of us going to ask favors of him when he knows perfectly well that we are the most active opponents of his bill?

I say, fight him.

I believe you're right, Giles, fight him!

[Coming toward table ] Come, come, Monroe, more flies may be caught with a dish of molasses than with a sea of vinegar. You know you've set your heart on being appointed Minister to France.

I have.

Hamilton's word will go a long way with Washington. [ turns his head slightly toward them, then picking up paper sits on seat  of fireplace and reads, removing his hat, which he places beside him.] Come, we'll make a friendly call.

Hamilton will fight tooth and nail to have the Capital in New York.

That may be. Hamilton is a New Yorker.

[Sneers.] Is he? He comes from God knows where.