In the mean time the Slave privatly sets the Merchants house on fire, and his house was burnt down to the ground.

Then it was clear by this supposed divine Judgment, the Merchant was forsworn.

The Slave presently demands satisfaction for laying Theft falsly to his charge.

The Merchant could not tell what to say to it, but would give him none.

The Slave was now to take his own satisfaction, as he had opportunity.