"You know that England is ruled by William and Mary, why should not the Province of Massachusetts also be?"
"I do not understand you."
"Upon leaving Sir William, I was somewhat indignant that he would not grant my request. And to pacify me, he said he was sorry that I had not the same share in the government here, that Queen Mary had at home—and then I could do more as I pleased."
Still Master Raymond's face showed that he was puzzled to catch her meaning.
She laughed and rose from her chair; the old, resolute expression upon her spirited face, and, opening the door into the next room, which was the Governor's private office, she said:
"Come here a moment, Master Josslyn."
The private Secretary entered.
"Prepare me," she said to the Secretary, "the proper paper, to be signed by the Governor, ordering Keeper Arnold to release at once Mistress Dulcibel Burton from confinement in the Boston Bridewell."
"But the Governor, you know, is absent, Lady Mary," said the Secretary, "and his signature will be necessary."
"Oh, I will see to that," replied the lady a little haughtily.