HAMILTON
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They're desperately afraid of what their followers will say.
Jay.
It's amazing. I didn't believe that Jefferson would yield one inch.
Schuyler.
After all his yelling and shouting about the Rights of Man! Alexander's a wonder!
[Taking out his snuff-box and taking a pinch.
Jay.
[Laughing.] What excuse will he make to his constituents?
Hamilton.
[c. Schuyler on his l., Jay on his r., Betsy on his l.] He'll just take his pen in his hand and write a cantata and his constituents will lift up their voices and sing.
[All laugh.
Schuyler.
Sing what?
[Handing Hamilton snuff-box, who does not take any but holds the open box for Jay who takes a pinch.
Hamilton.
Jefferson's praises, of course.
Betsy.
How did you do it?
Schuyler.
Bribery. Bribery and corruption!
