That it is an invidious property, I grant, and I wish I could dispose of mine; but that is not so easy.

My ancestors embarked their capital in these islands upon the faith and promises of the country, when opinions were very different from what they are now, and I cannot help myself.

However, the time will come when England will bitterly rue the having listened to the suggestions and outcries of these interested people." "I do not understand you.

How do you mean ?" "I said before, that it was on the faith of the country that we embarked our property in these islands.

You are not perhaps aware, that when, in the reign of Queen Anne, the Assiento treaty was made, by which we obtained the privilege of supplying all the islands with slaves, it was considered as one of the most important acquisitions that could be obtained.