Hamilton supports the revolution, and yet, he intervenes when an angry mob attempts to attack the pro-British president of King’s College... why?

While at King's College, Hamilton applies himself to his studies, but also begins to pay attention to the growing disenchantment of many Americans with the British. Hamilton begins attending pro-American rallies, and begins to write on behalf of the American cause. Yet, his honorable nature compels him to defend the pro-British president of King’s College from an angry mob one night.