Beam. And will be so till death.
Col. What plot is this you speak of?
Fisc. Here are impudent rogues! now after confession of two Japanese, these English starts dare ask what plot it is!
Har. Not to inform your knowledge, but that law may have its course in every circumstance, Fiscal, sum up their accusation to them.
Fisc. You stand accused, that new-year's day last past, there met at captain Towerson's house, you present, and many others of your factory: There, against law and justice, and all ties of friendship, and of partnership betwixt us, you did conspire to seize upon the fort, to murder this our worthy governor; and, by the help of your plantations near, of Jacatra, Banda, and Loho, to keep it for yourselves.
Beam. What proofs have you of this?
Fisc. The confession of two Japanese, hired by you to attempt it.
Beam. I hear they have been forced by torture to it.
Har. It matters not which way the truth comes out; take heed, for their example is before you.
Beam. Ye have no right, ye dare not torture us; we owe you no subjection.