Granted; but the French-born subjects shall be at liberty to serve the King of France; and in case Dominica should return to the power of England, those who do not chuse to serve, shall not be punished by the French government.
ARTICLE XVI.
All the prisoners taken during the attack of the island shall be restored.
Granted.
ARTICLE XVII.
The merchants of the island may receive any vessels, that shall be addressed to them, from any part of the world, without being liable to confiscation,—dispose of their merchandize, and carry on their commerce; and the port shall be free for that purpose, they paying the ordinary duties paid in the French islands.
Granted, till the peace, English vessels only excepted.
ARTICLE XVIII.
The inhabitants shall keep their arms.