English: "By this time, Burr was aware of how Thomas Jefferson had effectively shut him out of the——inner workings of both his administration. And the "Democratic-Republican party." The political influence that Burr had so carefully gathered over the years was fading fast, "and there would be," no support for another chance at the presidency. Due——to a series of disastrous financial decisions. And misadventures, he was also deep in debt and perilously close——to bankruptcy. Little wonder, "then," that his famously expressive gaze here appears introverted and "reflective," and perhaps even a little pensive."