[10] ] Though we did not come from that place, we applyed the untruth as you see above, only that we might deceive them and pass for an English Ship; for our Ship was a great deal less then theirs: besides that we were much damaged, both by the Sea, and by Fighting.
[11] ] They were come from Demerara themselves, and they knew that there was no Ship of war in that Harbour. We heard after that the name of the Ship was the Pelican, and carried eighteen Guns of nine Pounders, which were a great advantage over us, who carried but twelve Guns of four Pounders.
[12] ] This is a real Mariners principle.
[13] ] In famine he shall Redeem thee from Death. Job chap. 5. ver. 20.
[14] ] He shall deliver thee in six troubles; yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee. In famine He shall Redeem thee from Death; and in war from the power of the sword. Job chap. 5. ver. 19 & 20.
[15] ] She kept a linen drapery shop where he boarded and lodg'd.
[16] ] A Gold coin worth thirty-six shillings.
[17] ] It was a forged one as I heard after, as the Doctor did not charge any thing for his trouble.
[18] ] In England, if any profess Christianity, he is called a methodist, and in France or any other dominions appertaining to the same, a Devout.
[19] ] Oh! reader consider and meditate? see how GOD was pleased to spare such a rebellious Creature as I; and how Divine Providence distinguished itself by calling me alone, though I, with obstinacy refused to comply to its orders: but who can resist the power of the LORD when he says, I will and they shall. &c. "Oh! bless the LORD O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name: for the LORD has done wondrous things. He has lifted me up, and has not made my foes to rejoice over me."