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Rh [.] Yes, we have a Treasury, but we haven't any treasure. How's the gout?

How do I find Colonel Hamilton? That's what I want to know.

I'm perfectly well—[puts his hand across his eyes] but I believe I'm tired.

Rh

[Advancing to  from behind sofa.] He ain' had no victals sence mawnin', Gen'l.

Ah, perhaps that's it. I believe I'm hungry.

[Turning angrily to .] Didn't Mrs. Hamilton charge you before she went away to see that the Colonel ate his meals regularly?

Yes, sah, Mis' Betsy she charge me, but 'fo' Gawd, Marse Schuylah, I cain' get him to eat scarcely a mouf'ful.

So that's the way you look after your master, is it?