for they frankly say -- We have taken the land which was entirely, or for the most part, waste, and now occupy it ; ye say 'tis your's. Let us remain friends like our sovereigns, and refer this question to both your, and our superiors ; what they do or order in the premises, we must admit, and neither of us will gain any thing by talk. ' On this point the English say -- we should live with the Dutch as brothers, were we not, first, too grossly

afi'ronted by the Directors, and secondly, had we not to snarl, like two dogs, for this dainty morsel, or such like. '" Both English and Dutch in that country are under your protection.

HOLLAND DOCUMENTS: IV. 269 dwell in peace and quietness,^ and enjoy their liberty, in trade and commerce within the established boundaries.^ II. Also, that your High Mightinesses be pleased to preserve us in peace with the

neighboring Republics, Colonies, and others your High Mightinesses' allies,^ so that we may pursue our country's trade without let or hindrance, under proper regulations from your High Mightinesses,^ as well along the coast from Terra Nova to Cape Florida as to the West Indies and to Europe, wherever the Lord our God shall be pleased to permit it.^ III. And thirdly, in order to make manifest your High Mightinesses earnest support of this

Province^ to those who may be incredulous on that point,' we respectfully entreat your High Mightinesses to quarter a company or two of soldiers here, for the defence of those dwelling at a distance,^ and of newly rising plantations until by our improvements' we shall dread neither Indians'" nor other enemies," and be even able to prevent their mischievous acts.'^ All this have we concluded, with humble reverence, to propose according to our limited knowledge and understanding,'^ earnestly supplicating your High Mightinesses, for the love of New Netherland, which now lies at its extremity,'^ as is to be seen in our annexed Remonstrance, to be pleased to direct your attention thereto, according to your wise and provident counsel,