 In 1677, a group of about 40 men opposed to the lords decided to force Miller out of office.They were led by Durant, Valentine Bird, and John Culpeper, who had been thrown out of Charles Town and who, according to one historian, “had the reputation of a troublemaker who enjoyed a good fight.”1 They armed themselves, arrested Miller and other officials, and took over the government.The rebels then held new elections for an assembly that met at Durant’s house.