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172 severally examined and disposed of by Governor King. We were called in succession for our audience; and, when it came to my turn, I entered the room with a respectful bow to the gentlemen assembled; for there were seated at a table, several officers of the colony, besides his Excellency. The latter, however, I soon distinguished by his manner of addressing me, and as the particulars of this interview may afford some entertainment to those who were not acquainted with the eccentric character of Governor King, I shall give the reader our conversation in dialogue, as near as my memory will permit.

Governor. (Regarding me from head to foot, with a most inquisitive eye, or rather four eyes, for he wore spectacles, and, with a manner, the very reverse to encouraging) "Well, Mr. Vaux, what were you sent here for?"

Vaux. (Of course a little embarrassed at this unexpected question, so abruptly put,) "Sir, I had the misfortune to be acquainted with a person of bad character, who in my company committed"——

Governor. (Interrupting me impatiently) "But Mr. Vaux, come to the point at once. I don't want you to come round here, and then back again, and round the other way, (drawing circles on the table with his finger, and all the while staring at me, which indeed he continued to do as long as I remained in the room, as if determined to put me out