I think most likely Hamilton and Burr would have acted out of personal intent, rather than any heroic ideal of serving the country, in this matter of the duel.

I think most likely Hamilton and Burr would have acted out of personal intent, rather than any heroic ideal of serving the country, in this matter of the duel. By most reports Hamilton; whose reputation had been tarnished by other matters, left no stone unturned to ensure that posterity will remember Burr as villain.