 In 1835, a warrant was issued for Wat's arrest after it was made known to the authorities that he was printing for the British.He had advance warning and fled to the English ships at Lintin Island, whence he returned to Malacca in 1836.His son Ahe was tricked into leaving Morrison's house and arrested in the street; as the boy proved a ready informant, he was kept a long time but treated well.