11. Who was George Durant? Point out "Durant's Neck "on the map.
12. Give some account of the prosperity of Albemarle. What vessels conducted the trade?
13. Through what inlet did vessels enter the sound? Describe the neighborhood of Cape Hatteras.
CHAPTER XII.
GOVERNOR STEPHENS AND THE FUNDAMENTAL CONSTITUTIONS.
A. D. 1667 TO 1674.
After Sir William Berkeley had put Governor Drummond to death in the manner described, Governor Stephens was sent in 1667 to take his place. Stephens was a ruler of ordinary abilities, and probably did his best for the interests of the province, so far as was consistent with a keen regard for instructions from the Lords Proprietors.
1668.
2. The government, in his day, consisted of the Governor, his council of twelve, and twelve members of the House of Assembly, elected by the freeholders. Every white man having an estate of inheritance, or for life, in fifty acres of land, was a freeholder. Perfect religious liberty was allowed, and there was no check at that day upon the government, provided it preserved its fealty to the King and the Lords Proprietors.
3. A wide margin was left to the Grand Assembly of Albemarle for the display of its power. Neither the Legislature nor the Governor had any capital city for the transaction of business. The Governor lived on any farm he pleased, and the General Assembly met at such place as it deemed most convenient.