But this matter was carried still further; for in 1680, Sir Richard Dutton, then governor of the island, issued an order to the Deputy Provost Marshal and others, to prohibit all meetings of this society.

In the island of Nevis the same bad spirit manifested itself.

So early as in 1661, a law was made there prohibiting members of this society from coming on shore.

Negroes were put in irons for being present at their meetings, and they themselves were fined also.

At length, in 1677, another act was passed, laying a heavy penalty on every master of a vessel who should even bring a Quaker to the island.