"Of course." The look that Hamilton gives Theo is a melted one. "How she adores you. -- She may not be of my seed, but I think she and I will have very much in common."

He scoops her up, and settles her against his shoulder, moving to his feet.

"Did you hear what I said about the Pennsylvania militia?" he asks, as he pats her on the back. "They have brought supply wagons. I've even been able to repay the Smiths and Lindens for a fraction of their kindness, in flour. If we wrap the both of you up, we can keep you safe long enough to get into winter quarters. We plan to conduct a raid on Trenton."