the rest of our days in
Holland.

ROBINSON

Nay, nay, do not lose heart. Jehovah will find a way for his children.
Remember, the Children of Israel wandered for forty years in the
wilderness before they found rest in the Promised Land.

CARVER

I'll not lose faith, Pastor Robinson. I know a way will be found for
us. [_knock_]

ROBINSON

Will you see who's at the door?

CARVER

Of course, Pastor. [_sound of opening door_] Good day to you, sir.

KIEFT

Does Master John Robinson dwell here?

CARVER

Aye. Will you enter?

KIEFT

Thank you.

CARVER

Pastor Robinson, this gentleman would speak with you.

ROBINSON

Good morrow to you, sir.

KIEFT

Are you Pastor Robinson, then?

ROBINSON

I am. And to what do I owe the honor of this visit, Master--ah--?

KIEFT

My name is Kieft, Wilhelm Kieft, at your service.

ROBINSON

I am honored, Master Kieft. Allow me to present Master Carver. [_they
greet each other_]

KIEFT

And now to the business that brought me here--it is rumored about
Leyden that you and your company are about to leave Leyden. Is that
true?

ROBINSON

There is, as yet, nothing certain, Master Kieft.

KIEFT

But you are planning an emigration to the New World, are you not?

ROBINSON

It has been talked of, certainly, but thus far we have not found the
means.

KIEFT

Well, Master Robinson, perhaps I can find them for you.

ROBINSON

Indeed!

CARVER

Tell us, Master Kieft!

KIEFT

I am a member of the Dutch West India Company, which possesses a large
tract of land in the New World.

ROBINSON

Indeed, I did not know that.

KIEFT

Ah, yes, through the discovery of a countryman of yours, Henry Hudson,
who sailed under our flag, we own the country from the Great South
River to the Great North River, where, I am told, the climate is
healthful and pleasant, and the land rich and bountiful.

CARVER

And what do you propose to us?

KIEFT

My company is prepared to furnish you land upon which to found a
colony, and capital to carry you and your people there and support you
until you have made yourselves self-supporting.

ROBINSON

And for this you would expect of us--what?

KIEFT

Some small share of your profits.

CARVER

Yes, and what else?

KIEFT

Nothing, except that you should live under the Dutch flag and make our
claim to the land secure.

CARVER

Your offer is generous, Master Kieft.

ROBINSON

And you make no other c