[Pioneers of the Old South by Mary Johnston]@TWC D-Link bookPioneers of the Old South CHAPTER XII 11/21
Men without property presented themselves, gave their voices, and were counted.
Bacon, who had by now achieved an immense popularity, was chosen burgess for Henricus County. In the June weather Bacon sailed down to Jamestown, with a number of those who had backed him in that assumption of power to raise troops and go against the Indians.
When he came to Jamestown it was to find the high sheriff waiting for him by the Governor's orders.
He was put under arrest.
Hot discussion followed.
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