At which time standing all of us in one of the Palace Court-yards, the Nobles by command from the King came forth and told us, that it was his Majesties Pleasure to grant unto us our Liberty, and to send us home to our Countrey, and that we should not any more look upon our selves as Prisoners or detained men.

At which we bowed our heads and thanked his Majesty.

They told us moreover, that the King was intended to send us either with the Dutch Embassadour, or by the Boat which Sir Edward Winter had sent; and that it was his Majesties good will to grant us our choice.

We humbly referred it to his Majesties pleasure.

They answered, his Majesty could and would do his pleasure, but his will was to know our minds.