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comparing them to nothing less than a parcel of Assassins. He said that Plans the most diabolical had been laid with such damnable craft that they could not have failed to overwhelm him in total ruin and destruction, had it not been for the timely interposition of Divine Providence in rescueing him from the malice of his Enemies; at the same time using such pathetic tones and gestures as he thought would most affect and delude the People who were around him. He farther stated, that notwithstanding the injuries he had received from the Governor and Magistrates; Yet he did not wish a hair of their Heads to be injured. He then concluded by thanking the populace for the honor they conferred on him by appointing him their Delegate, and said, however repugnant it was to his wishes to embark for England at that time, and notwithstanding his want of capacity to fulfill the arduous task imposed him, yet in gratitude to his Friends he would direct the last hour of his existence to their Service; would immediately settle his affairs, proceed to England, and lay before His Majesty's Ministers the very heavy greivances [grievances] under which the Inhabitants of this Settlement laboured during His Excellency's Governor
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