In addition to the fact that he hath himself appointed and obliged so many Councillors, some of whom also are well disposed, so that he can constrain the others by plurality of votes, he likewise frequently submits his opinion in writing, and that so fully and so amply that it takes up some side, and then ||i';,^J't^^^°J,y'"^'J,'X!

his word is: "Gentlemen, this is my opinion; if any one have aught to object dicwo" or auvice. to it, let him express it." If any one, then, on the instant, offer objection, which

is not very easy unless he be well grounded, his Honor bursts forth, incontinently,

into a rage and makes such a to-do that it is dreadful yea, he frequently abuses ;

the Councillors as this and as that, in foul language better befitting the fishmarket than the Council board ; and if all this be tolerated, he will not be satisfied until he have his way. To prove this by example and certificates, though possible, would, however, carry us to too great a length. But, we all say and affirm, that such has, from the commencement, been and still continues daily to be, the common practice, and that this is the conduct and bearing in the Council of the Director who is president and head thereof. Let us now, also, cursorily speak of each of the other Councillors. Lubbert van Dinklagen, the Vice- ly'S-esS^.*''''*'' Governor, hath for a long time exhibited great dissatisfaction, and on several occasions, and for divers matters, (38) hath protested against the Director and his appointed Council, but it is only of late, after some others had offered