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commission they themselves had to plant in the
English dominion. Whereupon Van Twiller re-
plied that it was not fitting that Eelkens should
proceed up the river, as the whole of that country
belonged to thte Prince of Orange and not to the
King of England.

After this exchange of amenities, Eelkens re-
turned to his ship, which remained at anchor for
several days. At the end of the time, he presented
himself again at the fort to ask if the Director
would consent in a friendly way to his going up the
river; otherwise, he would proceed if it cost his
life. In reply, Van Twiller ordered the Dutch
flag to be run up at the fort and three pieces of
ordnance fired in honor of the Prince of Orange.
Eelkens on his part ordered the English flag to be
hoisted on the William and a salute fired in honor
of King Charles. Van Twiller warned Eelkens
that the course which he was pursuing might cost
him his neck; but the supercargo weighed anchor
and proceeded calmly on his way.

Van Twiller then assembled all his forces before
his door,brought out a cask of wine, filled a bumper,
and cried out that those who loved the Prince of
Orange and him should follow his example and
protect him from the outrages of the Englishman;