Will he do it, think you ?" I said I thought he would.
"And there's one other thing.

Would he agree to turning a blind eye to Lawrence, if he comes back?
He'll not trouble them in James Town, but he's the only man alive to direct our own lads." I said I would try, but I was far from certain.

It was hard to forecast the mind of Governor Francis.
"Well, Lawrence will come whether or no.

You can sound the man, and if he's dour let the matter be.

Lawrence is now on the Roanoke, and his plan is to send out the word to-morrow and gather in the posts.