A kind of parley (if intercourse carried on by signs could be so called) was carried on between the parties.

The mutineers made signs that they wished to go forward, while the few militiamen endeavoured to detain them, expecting a reinforcement momently.

After a time the militia agreed to allow them to approach the town; as they were advancing they were met by the commandant, Martin Sorzano, Esq., with sixteen more militiamen.

The commandant judged it imprudent to allow the Africans to enter the town with their muskets full cocked and poised ready to fire.

An interpreter was now procured, and the mutineers were told that if they would retire to their barracks the gentlemen present would intercede for their pardon.