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."