It is a grand country, and it would prosper mightily in strong hands.

Beyond lie the unstable states of Central America, also awaiting good rulers." Colonel Kenton frowned and the lawyers looked doubtful.
"I can't say that I like your prospect," the colonel said.

"It seems to me that your knights of the Golden Circle meditate a great slave empire which will eat its way even into South America.

Slavery is not wholly popular here.

Henry Clay long ago wished it to be abolished, and his is a mighty name among us.