It was industriously circulated among the lowest class, with the avowed sanction of the high priest of the Cyclades.

Dr.King soon ascertained that a conspiracy was formed there against his life, similar to the one which endangered the life of the great Apostle on his last visit to Jerusalem.

Three Greek lawyers were engaged for his defense at Syra, of whom one was Mr.Stephen Galatti, who had been educated by the Board in America, and two of these accompanied him in the steamer.

At least a thousand people awaited his landing.
Such was the excitement, that even the lawyers dreaded to go among them, and the governor of the island confessed his inability to give effectual protection.

The king's attorney decided, that he could not be legally compelled to submit to a trial on that day.