"A man of his age, who has served the colony in so many important positions, should be treated with some leniency." "We are very sorry for the Captain," answered Squire Gedney, "but as this is a capital offence, no bail can be taken." "Thank you, Master Putnam, but I want no bail," said the old seaman proudly.

"If the colony of Massachusetts Bay, which my father helped to build up, and for which I have labored so long and faithfully, chooses to requite my services in this ungrateful fashion, let it be so.

The shame is on Massachusetts not on me!".