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They get mad because the french keep attacking American ships
we going to send a mission of three men to frnce to bring an end to this activity
They need to stop seizing our merchant ships now!
American meet french for the first time to talk it out
Good day
it is an honor
nice to meet you
your country has been viciously attacking american ships
It was getting heated in the room and they was getting mad at each other
what about your country's recent treaty with Britain
what about your country's recent treaty with Britain
It is probably not surprise to you that our delegation is here
Their ready to meet the foreign minister Talleyrand
well, we look forward to meeting with foreign minister Talleyrand
We would like to request a one-time payment for the honor of meeting with our esteemed officials
France wanted money from america for them to be able to meet foreign minister Talleyrand
There is one request we would like to make
I'm sure we will be happy to fulfill it
France wanted to much money and america didn't want to pay that much
A payment? A payment of what amount?
A mere $250,000
$250,000? Surely this is a jest! Why would we pay an outrageous sum such as that merely to speak to Talleyrand?
I'm sure you do not want to appear ungrateful