The records of the case will prove whether I lie or not.

They rebelled on the island of Jamaica, at which I was as much astonished as I would be if the sun's rays should cast darkness.

I was at the point of death, and they martyrised me with extreme cruelty during five months and without cause.

Finally I took them all prisoners, and immediately set them free, except the captain, whom I was bringing as a prisoner to their Highnesses.

A petition which they made to me under oath, and which I send you with this letter, will inform you at length in regard to this matter, although the records of the case explain it fully.