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Finding that nothing would induce him to part with the provisions , they then begged hard to ransom the vessel ; and to this , after a consultation with Krantz , Philip gave his assent . The two vessels then made sail , and steered on for the island , then about four leagues distant . Although Philip had not wished to retain the vessel , yet , as they stood in together , her superior speed became so manifest , that he almost repented that he had agreed to ransom her . At noon , the Dort was anchored in the roads , out of gunshot , and a portion of the passengers allowed to go on shore and make arrangements for the ransom of the remainder , while the prize was hauled alongside , and her cargo hoisted into the ship . Towards evening , three large boats with livestock and vegetables , and the sum agreed upon for the ransom of the xebeque , came alongside ; and as soon as one of the boats was cleared , the prisoners were permitted to go on shore in it , with the exception of the Spanish pilot , who , at the suggestion of Krantz , was retained , with a promise of being released directly the Dort was clear of the Spanish seas . A negro slave was also , at his own request , allowed to remain on board , much to the annoyance of the two passengers before mentioned , who claimed the man as their property , and insisted that it was an infraction of the agreement which had been entered into . `` You prove my right by your own words , '' replied Philip ; `` I agreed to deliver up all the passengers , but no _ property _ ; the slave will remain on board . ''