This induced one of the proprietors of the burnt houses to upbraid, therewith, one Maryn Adriaenzen, who, at his own request, had led the freemen in the attack on the Indians, and who, being reinforced by an English troop, had afterwards undertaken two bootless expeditions in the open field. Imagining that the Director had accused him, being one of the signers of the petition, he determined to revenge himself. sNoteK With § this resolution he proceeded to the Director's house, armed with a pistol, His trial therefor, ig^ded and cockcd, and a hanger by his side ; coming unawares into the Director's room, he presents his pistol at him, saying. What devilish lies art thou reporting of me? but by the promptness of one of the bystanders, the shot was prevented, and he arrested. A short time after. Marine's man and another entered the fort, each carrying a loaded gun and pistol -- the first fired at the Director, who having had notice, withdrew to his house, the bullets passed into the walls along side the door behind him ; the sentinel firing immediately at the fellow

who had discharged his gun, brought him down. Shortly afterwards, some of the Commonalty collected before the Director, riotously demanding the prisoner; they were answered, that their request should be presented in order and in writing; which was done by about 25 men, who asked the Director to pardon the criminal. The matter was referred to them to decide conscientiously thereupon in such wise, that they immediately went forth ; without hearing ;