approve of the Protector's rule, and was resolved never to
serve anybody but the lawful heir to the crown; and that if he accepted
the government, it should be upon their solemn promise, after his
example, to venture their lives and fortunes for the king, who was then
in France.

This was no great obstacle to them, and therefore with an unanimous
voice they told him that they were ready to hazard all for the king. Now
this was actually before the king's return for England, and proceeded
from a brave principle of loyalty, for which they had no example. Sir
William Berkeley embraced their choice, and forthwith proclaimed Charles
the second king of England, Scotland, France, Ireland and Virginia, and
caused all process to be issued in his name. Thus his majesty was
actually king in Virginia, before he was so in England. But it pleased
God to restore him soon after to the throne of his ancestors; and so
that country escaped being chastised for throwing off the usurpation.

Sec. 70. Upon the king's restoration, he sent Sir William Berkeley a new
commission, with leave to return to England, and power to appoint a
deputy in his absence. For his majesty in his exile had received
intelligence of this gentleman's loyalty, and during that time had
renewed his commission.

Sec. 71. Upon this, Sir William Berkeley appointed Colonel Francis Morrison
Deputy Governor, and went for England to wait on his majesty, by whom he
was kindly received. At his return he carried his majesty's pressing
instructions for encouraging the people in husbandry and manufactures,
but more especially to promote silk and vineyards. There is a tradition,
that the king, in compliment to that colony, wore at his coronation a
robe made of the silk that was sent from thence. But this was all the
reward the country had for their loyalty; for the Parliament was pleased
to renew the act contrived by the usurper for discouraging the
plantations, with severer restraints and prohibitions by bonds,
securities, &c.

Sec. 72. During the time of Sir William Berkeley's absence, Colonel
Morrison had, according to his directions, revised the laws, and
compiled them into one body, ready to be confirmed by the assembly at
his return. By these laws, the church of England was confirmed the
established religion, the charge of the government sustained, trade and
manufactures were encouraged, a town projected, and all the Indian
affairs settled.

Sec. 73. The parishes were l