You can say that again... (snicker) Oh, wait...you already did.

"petty-minded tyrant"! Dear me. I fear we may be careening toward another threatened duel as the rhetoric heats up here.

But, wait! As the Master and Creator of All That Is, Rapparee must have already decided to make Amos say those intemperate things! So all is unfolding as Rapparee desires. Truly, HE works in mysterious ways, HIS wonders to perform!