Then they boldly set out for Tripoli.
Meanwhile the usurper was shivering with fear, and was more than ready to make a treaty of peace with the terrible barbarians from the other side of the ocean.

The treaty was signed on June 2, 1805.

The Bashaw, who had demanded a princely sum for the release of his American prisoners, was now glad to set them free for $60,000.

It was agreed, furthermore, that no more tribute should be paid, and thus ended all our troubles with Tripoli.
These proceedings left the rightful ruler in the lurch.

He had been promised that he should be restored to his throne on condition of helping the Americans, and he had given the most valuable sort of aid, but the treaty declared that no assistance should be given him.