Aye! Aye!
Hancock: Not in favor, no. (All Aye). Then General Washington is Commander in Chief of the American Army.
(Cheers).
(Goes to ante room and brings in Washington who left during Mr. Adams' speech).
Gentlemen, this is General Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Army.
(More Cheers).
Washington: I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in this room that I this day declare with the utmost sincerity I do not think myself equal to the task I am honored with.
End of Act III.