The Director hath caused the sentences to be executed according to his pleasure, but no criminal cases occurred except as related.

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He shall also take care that such as are in prison with the knowledge of the Director and Council aforesaid, shall not remain long thereat the expense of the Company, without special cause, but so expeditiously prosecute them, that their trials shall be dispatched, and therefore advise the Director and Council as frequently as possible what prisoners are in keep at his suit, or otherwise and on what charges.

The humor of the Director is followed in the apprehending, detaining and discharging of prisoners. Whether properly or improperly done, the Director is to answer; according to his orders have I acted ; otherwise he would have effectually imprisoned me or bastinadoed me with the rattan. IG.

In fine, he shall be holden in all places and in all matters to be diligent and faithful, as a good and trusty Fiscal is bound and obliged to be, in return for such allowances and emoluments as are allowed to him by the Honorable Company.

HOLLAND DOCUMENTS: VL 509 In fine, had the Director's pride and imaginary sovereignty not so played the factotum, I could have better attended to my office and better satisfied tiie High and Mighty and Noble Lords and Masters in the fulfillment of my instructions, which, indeed I was desirous of doing. The emoluments are very trifling, and the payment of the salary has been withheld from me, so that I remain with wife and children without earning at present a single stiver. I hope and trust that the Lords will be pleased to pay my salary, which I respectfully request.