His successor, Mr.William.Phipps, had arrived from Mocha, in August, and had taken the second seat in Council, while awaiting Boone's departure.

Boone's last year in Bombay was embittered by a dangerous intrigue against him, headed by Parker and Braddyll, two of the Council.

Investigation showed that they had plotted to seize his person, and had even uttered threats against his life.

Being arrested and ordered to leave Bombay, they fled to Goa.

After a time, Braddyll made his way in a small boat to Bombay, and sought protection on board the _Lyon_, which was readily extended to him by Matthews.