"I offered," he said, "to leave fort Christina in your possession, but you refused it.

I am not responsible for any property for which I have not given a receipt.

On account of your high station, I offered more than once to entertain you in my own house.

As this did not satisfy you, you were induced to reside in one of the principal houses of the city.

There you indulged in unmannerly threats that you would return and destroy this place.