We were all single men; and we agreed very well together, and were helpful to one another.

And for their help and assistance of me, I freely granted them Liberty to use and enjoy Whatsoever the ground afforded, as much as my self.

And with a joynt consent it was concluded amongst us, That only single Men and Batchellors should dwell there, and such as would not he conformable to this present agreement should depart and absent himself from our Society, and also forfeit his right and claim to the forementioned Privilege, that is, to be cut off from all benefit of whatsoever the Trees and Ground afforded.
I thought fit to make such a Covenant, to exclude women from coming in among us, to prevent all strife and dissention, and to make all possible Provision for the keeping up love and quietness among our selves.
In this manner we four lived together some two years very lovingly and contentedly, not an ill word passing between us.

We used to take turns in keeping at home, while the rest went forth about their Business.

For our house stood alone and no Neighbour near it.