"Kidnap Cotton Mather, or one of the other Boston ministers, and take him with you." "That would be a bold stroke," replied Master Raymond, also laughing heartily.

"But, like belling the cat, it is easier said than done.
Ministers are apt to be cautious and wary.

They are timid folk." "Not when a wedding is to be solemnized, and a purse of gold-pieces is shaken before them," returned Master Putnam.

"Have everything ready to sail.

Then decoy the minister on board, to marry a wealthy foreign gentleman, a friend of the skipper's--and do not let him go again.