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16) seven days being now expired, together with the lovely Charlotte, since the Captain first spoke to you on the subject."

"Consent then Madam to their union as a reward, this smelling Bottle which I enclose in my right hand, shall be yours yours forever; I never will claim it again. But if you refuse to join their hands in 3 days time, this dagger which I enclose in my left shall be steeped in your hearts blood."

"Speak then Madam decide their fate  yours."

Such gentle sweet persuasion could not fail of having the desired effect. The answer they received, was this.