The business of America’s happiness is yet to be done.
(The crowd snarls more loudly than ever.)
There is something noble and magnificent in the perspective of a great Federal Republic.... There is something proportionally diminutive and contemptible in the prospect of petty states with the appearance only of union.
The First Spokesman
(To Freedom, speaking Hamilton’s words.)
Happy America, if those to whom thou hast entrusted the guardianship of thy infancy know how to provide for thy future repose!
[From the people, a mocking laugh.]
The Second Spokesman
(Also speaking Hamilton’s words.)
Miserable and undone if their negligence or ignorance permits the spirit of discord to erect her banner on the ruins of your tranquillity!