And with England so restless, in a turmoil of new thought, it might even arise that King and Privy Council would find trouble in acting after their will, good though that might be.

The second Baltimore therefore remained in England to safeguard his charter and his interests.
The family of Baltimore was an able one.

Cecil Calvert had two brothers, Leonard and George, and these would go to Maryland in his place.

Leonard he made Governor and Lieutenant-general, and appointed him councilor.
Ships were made ready--the Ark of three hundred tons and the Dove of fifty.

The colonists went aboard at Gravesend, where these ships rode at anchor.