The American Chronicle 1 - Burr
“Most unusual for him. “It is Monmouth Court House all over again.” He mops his brow. “And it’s only July. What will August bring?”The office is at a stand-still. Madame’s action for divorce moves on its stately way through the courts. Mr. Craft has vanished into the depths of Pennsylvania. We are alone. The city is empty.The Colonel is restless. Opens and shuts windows. Arranges papers on his desk. Suddenly goes to a cupboard and takes down a pistol. Is it the one?“No. The pistols for our inter...view were supplied by Hamilton. But this is a close duplicate.”I find the pistol heavy but beautifully balanced as it rests on the palm of my hand.“I have never liked fire-arms.” The Colonel is unexpected. “In the Revolution I used a sabre.” He takes his seat at the baize-covered table. Moves papers about. Shows me a newspaper cartoon of Jefferson and himself. Jefferson is holding a knife that he is about to thrust into the Colonel’s back. From the Colonel’s mouth appears a balloon containing the words “I have complete trust in Mr.MoreLess
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