But for once Nolichucky Jack's followers refused to follow.

The adventure too greatly appealed.

Obliged to choose between North Carolina and his own people, Sevier's hesitation was short.

The State of Frankland, or Land of the Free, was formed; and Nolichucky Jack was elevated to the office of Governor--with a yearly salary of two hundred mink skins.
Perhaps John Tipton had hoped to head the new State, for he had been one of its prime movers and was a delegate to this convention.

But when the man whom he hated--apparently for no reason except that other men loved him--assented to the people's will and was appointed to the highest post within their gift, Tipton withdrew, disavowing all connection with Frankland and affirming his loyalty to North Carolina.