By whose request? What did Massasoit say of the English, when he recovered? What most important information did he communicate to them? Information of an Indian conspir acy. What Indians had formed this conspiracy? Where did the Massachusetts his friends the English had come to see him. Having his understanding left, though his sight wholly gone, he asked, who was come. They told him Winsnow; (for they cannot pronounce the letter L.; but ordinarily N in place of it :) he desired to speak with me. When I came to him, and they told him of it, he put forth his hand to me, which I took; then he said twice, though very inwardly, reside? In the region between Plymouth and Boston. Against whom, was the plot formed? Who were Weston's colony? A small colony, planted by Mr. Thomas Weston. When? In 1622. Where? At Wessagusset. that it was not possible for him to eat such meat as they had. Then I washed his mouth, and scraped his tongue; after which, I gave him more of the confection, which he swallowed with more readiness. 'Then he desired to drink. I dissolved some of it in water, and gave him thereof; and within half an hour, this wrought a great alteration in him, and presently afKeenter, his sight began to come to him. Winsnow?' 'Art thou Winslow?' I answered Ahhe,' that is Yes. Then he doubled these words, Matta neen wonckunet namen Winsnow!' that is to say, 'O Winslow, I shall never see thee again!' Then I called Hobbamak, and desired him to tell Massasoit, that the Governor, hearing of his sickness, was sorry for the same; and though, by reason of many businesses, he could not himself come, yet he had sent me, with such things for him, as he thought most likely to do him good in this extremity; and whereof, if he pleased to take, I would presently give him; which he desired; and having a confection of many comfortable conserves on the point of my knife, I gave him some, which I could scarce get through his teeth. When it was dissolved in his mouth, he swallowed the juice of it, whereat those that were about him, were much rejoiced, saying, he had not swallowed any thing in two days before. Then I desired to see his mouth, which was exceedingly furred, and his tongue swelled in such a manner, Then I gave him more, and told him of a mishap we had by the way, in breaking a bottle of drink, which the Governor also sent him, saying, if he would send any of his men to Plymouth, I would send for more of the same; also for chickens, to make him broth, and for other things, which, I knew, were good for him, and would stay the return of the messenger. This he took marvellous kindly, and appointed some, who were ready to go, by two of the clock in the morning; against which time, I made ready a letter, declaring our good success, and desiring such things as were proper. He requested me, that I would the next day take my piece, and kill him some fowl, and make him such pottage, as he had eaten at Plymouth, which I promised; but his stomach coming to him, I must needs make him some without fowl, before I went abroad. I caused a woman to bruise some corn, and take the flour from it, and set the broken corn in a pip. kin, (for they have earthen pots of all sizes.) When the day broke, we went out to seek herbs, (it be ing the middle of March) but could not find any but strawberry leaves, of which I gathered a handful, and put into the same, and because I had nothing to relish it, I went forth again, and pulled up a sassafras root, and sliced a piece, and boiled it, till it had a good relish. Of this broth, I gave him a pint, which he drank, and liked it well; after this, his sight mended, and he took some rest. That morning he caused me to spend in going among the sick in the town, requesting me to wash their mouths, and give them some of the same I gave him. This pains I took willingly, though it were much offensive to me. "When the messengers were returned, finding his stomach come to him, he would not have the chickens killed, but kept them for breed. Neither durst we give him any physic, because he was so much altered, not doubting of his recovery, if he were careful. Upon his recovery, he brake forth into these speeches Now I see the English are my friends, and love me. Whilst I live, I will never forget this kindness, they have shewed me.' At our coming away, he called Hobbamak to him, and privately told him of a plot of the Massachusetts against Weston's Colony, and so against us. But he to destroy the Plymotheans? To prevent their revenging the destruction of Weston's colony. How many tribes had the Massachusetts persuaded to unite with them in this conspiracy? Seven. Where were these tribes situated? Most of them on Cape Cod, or other parts near to Plymouth. What method did Massasoit recommend to crush the conspiracy? To seize and put to death the chief conspirators.t With how many men, was Capt Standish sent to Weston's planta tion? For what purpose? would neither join therein, nor give way to any of his. With this he charged him to acquaint me, by the way, that I might inform the Governor. Being fitted for our return, we took leave of him, who returned many thanks to our Governor, and also to ourselves, for our labor and love. The like did all that were about him. So we departed." NOTE K. The greatest exploit of Captain Standish. On this alarming occasion, the whole company of the Plymotheans were assembled in court. Such was their confidence in Gov. Bradford, that they requested him and Mr. Allerton his assistant, to concert the best measures for their safety. The result was, to strengthen the fortifications, to be vigilant at home, and to send such a force to the Bay of Ms. under Captain Standish, as he should judge sufficient to crush the conspiracy. Standish with 8 chosen men, and the faithful Hobbamak for a guide, went in the shallop to Weston's plantation, having goods, as usual, to trade with the Indians. Here he met the persons, who had been What Indians there insulted and threatened Capt. Standish? What ensued? Who commenced the attack? Capt. Standish. corn? Each family had a separate field. What had been their practice the two first years? They had labored in common upon fields belonging With what, did he slay Peck- equally to all." suot? How many Indians were slain in the whole? What was done with the head of Wittuwamat? - Why? What did Mr. Robinson say, when he heard of the death of these Indians? "O that you had converted some, before you had killed any!" What was the effect of this sudden execution? What did the sachem Ianough say, in the midst of these distractions? Why did not the surviving conspirators sue for peace? What measure did Weston's men adopt, to avoid the evil consequences? How soon was this after its commencement ? What method did the Plymotheans adopt, to increase their crop of named as conspirators, particularly Pecksuot and Wittuwamat. These Indians insulted and threatened Capt. Standish. A quarrel ensued. Standish, snatching a knife from the neck of Pecksuot, killed this proud boaster with his own weapon. Others killed Wittuwamat, whose head, according to their orders, they carried to Plymouth, to terrify the rest of the conspirators. Five other Indians were slain. This sudden execution so terrified and amazed the other con spirators, that they forsook their houses, running to and fro, like men distracted, living in swamps and deserts. In this way, many of them died of cold, disease and hunger. One of these poor wretches was Ianough, sachem of Mattachiest, now part of Barnstable and Yarmouth. In the midst of these Consequence of separate fields? Greater industry, and the prospect of much more corn. What great calamity were they soon called to endure? Almost entire want of provision, except what they could procure from day to day. How long were they destitute of bread? Three or four months. Upon what, did they subsist? Principally upon clams, lobsters, fish, and occasionally, a little wild fowl and venison. What greater calamity did they fear? Famine. From what cause? Drought. For how many weeks, had they no rain? Eight or nine. What special means did they adopt to avert the evil? p. 45. How long did the public religious exercises continue? Eight or nine hours. distractions, Ianough said, that the God of the English was offended with them, and would destroy them in his anger. The surviving conspirators would have sued for peace; but were afraid to go to Plymouth. Weston's people were so apprehensive of the consequences of this affair, that they quitted the plantation. Thus ended Weston's plantation, within one year after it began. He had been one of the adventurers to Plymouth; but quitted them, and took a separate patent; and his plantation was intended to rival that of Plymouth. He sent his colony, without coming in person to America, till after the dispersion of his people; some of whom, he found among the eastern fishermen, and of them he first heard of the ruin of his enterprise. - Belknap. What was the issue? How did they notice this blessing? When commenced the settlement of N. H.? From what country, were the first settlers ? At the mouth of what river, did they commence a settlement? Oldest town in N. H. ? Which way is Dover from Portsmouth? -from York? How long did the settlement of Dover commence, after that of Plymouth? of Jamestown? In what year, was the London company dissolved? By what king? Under what pretext? Who assumed the government of the Va. colony, when the charter was taken away? Who appointed the governor ? In whom, was vested the power of government? + NOTE L. Conspiracy of Lyford and Old ham. We have seen the little company of the Plymothean Pilgrims, in the first place, determining to forsake all for Christ. We have seen them persecuted, afflicted, distressed, though not in despair. We have seen them quitting their dear-loved homes and country, and flying to a neighboring community, that kindly opened her arms, to receive them. We have seen these devoted Pilgrims determining to seek a refuge in the new world, and then committing themselves to the mercy of the winds and waves, under the guidance of their Almighty Friend. With trembling solicitude, we have followed them across the mountain waves of the angry deep, while there often seemed but a step between them and death. We have had the satisfaction to view them safely anchored in their desired haven, secure from rocks and shoals What distinguished character joined the Plymotheans in 1624 ? + and tides and storms. Having rejoiced with them here for a moment, we have found, that this was not their rest. We have seen them enduring still greater hardships and exposures, and many of them sinking to their eternal rest. We have seen the emaciated survivors, continued in the furnace of affliction, still trusting in God, patient in tribulation, rejoicing in hope. We have seen them increased by small accessions of their friends, exposed to death from the vengeance of surrounding natives, who had plotted to shed their blood. From this horrid conspiracy, we have seen them delivered by the wonder working providence of God, through the instrumentality of the faithfu. Massasoit, and the desperate valor of Standish and his little army. Let us now behold them under a trial much more unexpected, and perhaps scarcely less excruciating, than any of the preceding. This was occasioned by a conspiracy, formed among themselves, for the In what employment, had Lyford been engaged? In what manner, did he salute the Plymotheans? How did they receive him? What special mark of respect lid Bradford show him? What special privilege did he desire ? purpose of overturning at once, their infant church and state. ance with Mr. John Oldham. They soon became intimate, and manifested a spirit of perverseness and malignity. They spared no pains, to draw as many as possible, into their faction. However vile and profane, they were received by these conspirators, and encouraged in their wickedness, especially in speaking evil of the church. Private meetings and whisperings were multiplied, while they were feasting their imaginations in anticipation of the great things, which they hoped to accomplish. Notwithstanding all their efforts to preserve a fair appearance, their works of darkness could not wholly elude the vigilance of Bradford and others. Early in the spring of 1624, came over Mr. John Lyford, sent by some of the adventurers in England. He had been a preacher. When he came ashore, he saluted the Plymotheans with the greatest apparent reverence and humility. And indeed," says Morton, "he made them ashamed, he so bowed and cringed unto them, and would have kissed their hands, if they would have suffered him. Yea, he wept, and shed many tears, blessing God, that had brought him to see their faces, and admiring the things they had done in their wants, as if he had been made all of love, and the humblest person in the world." They received him with the utmost At length, the ship, which brought kindness, and gave him the best Lyford, was about to return to Engentertainment, their poverty could land. It had been observed, that afford. Indeed the great Bradford for some time, he had been much himself was so pleased with his ap- engaged in writing letters; and it parent piety, affection and intelli- was suspected, that they were deepgence, that in difficult cases, hely fraught with evil. The governwould often consult Lyford, as though he had been another Brew ster. At length, he expressed a desire to become a member of their church. He made a copious confession of his faith or religious opinions; and added an acknowledgment of his former corruptions and vices, with which, he professed, that his conscience had been greatly burdened. He was accordingly received; and so far from making any objection, it is probable, that the church rejoiced in the acquisition of such a brother. Ere long, he formed an acquaint or and some of his friends fearing, that Lyford's letters might have a pernicious influence in England, thought it their duty to make diligent search, to ascertain their contents. They accordingly went to the ship, that lay at some distance, and called for all the letters, that had been sent there by Lyford and Oldham. It happened very fortunately, that Mr. Pierce, the Capt. of the vessel, was friendly to Bradford, and willing to afford him every possible aid in detecting and exposing the strange machinations of these two men. He accordingly produced all their letters, entrusted |