Sivajee was too much occupied with other matters to trouble about Bombay, and in March, 1680, a treaty of peace was made.

His struggle with the Seedee for the possession of Kennery went on, with results that are not recorded; but eventually both parties appear to have left the place to itself.

In 1710, Conajee Angria seized the islet and fortified it.
By the end of October all was ready.

The ships from England, with the merchandise and money for the yearly investment, had arrived, and joined in the expedition.

In order to put an end to the quarrels among commanders that had marked the failure of former expeditions, Boone resolved to take the command himself; so, on the 1st November, he hoisted his flag on board the _Addison_, East Indiaman, having with him Mr.Walter Brown and other factors and writers.