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embers received him with the courtesy due to his rank. Before that body, with armed men at his back, he demanded a formal surrender of the precious charter into his hands. The members of the assembly were alarmed and amazed at his request. The day was well nigh spent, when he arrived, and the members were engaged in a heated debate on a subject of the utmost importance. "Wait until the discussion is ended, and then we will listen to you, governor," the president of the assembly answered to the demand of Andros. "I have come for the charter, and I will have it!" said Andros, in his haughty, imperious manner. He consented, however, to await the discussion; but as soon as it was ended, he declared that he would have the charter. Captain Wadsworth chanced to be at his house on the arrival of Andros, and, as everybody had the most implicit confidence in the captain's good sense, a member was despatched for him, as has been stated. After the captain had taken two or three turns across the room, he paused and asked: "What is the assembly doing?" "Engaged in a debate." "And will he wait until it has ended?" "He has promised to do so." "Hasten back, Mr. Prince, and whisper in the ears of every member to prolong the debate. It will give us time. I am going to do something desperate. Tell them to discuss any side and every side of the question at issue, and have your longest speech-makers do their best--talk on anything and everything whether to the point or against it, so that they kill time until night." Mr. Prince fixed his amazed eyes on the captain's face and read there a desperate determination. "Captain," he began. "I know what you would say, Mr. Prince; but it is needless to waste words; my resolution is formed, and I am going to save our charter or perish in the attempt." "I hope you will not endanger your own life----" "Mr. Prince, our liberties are in danger, and there is no time to think of life. Hasten back to the assembly and I will follow in a few moments." Mr. Prince bowed and hastily returned to the house where the assembly was in session. As soon as he was gone, Charles Stevens said: "Uncle, something terrible is going to happen, I know from your look and words. Won't you let me go with you?" Captain Wadsworth fixed his eyes on the youth and answered: "Yes, Charles, you will answer." "What do you mean, uncle?" "Are you willing to help us?" "I am." "Then
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