For a hundred years men have regretted and mourned that he did not dare to stand alone against duelling, as he had dared to stand alone for economic and patriotic principles against the clamour of mobs and the malice of enemies.
Alexander reflects on the regret surrounding Hamilton's failure to oppose the practice of dueling despite his strong principles.
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