Hamilton.
[Oratorically.] Why, gentlemen [pulls chair r. of small table to back of small table and comes to r. of small table], all the great events connected with our glorious struggle for independence cluster about the North.[Schuyler's face expresses amazement and delight. Hamilton lightly touches his fingers, as he enumerates the following.] It was here in this city—in Philadelphia—that was signed that immortal document from your hand, Mr. Jefferson—the Declaration of Independence.
Monroe.
What's that got to do with it?
Hamilton.
It was in New York that Washington took his oath of office.[Schuyler gives great signs of approval.] It was there that the government had its beginning, and—and—there's not a—there's no reason on earth why the South should have it anyway.
Monroe.
[Rising and going r.] The South will make a damned good fight for it.
Jefferson.
[Rising.] Is that your final word, Mr. Hamilton?
Hamilton.
My decision in this matter, Mr. Jefferson, is just as irrevocable as that of yours and Senator Monroe
