"What could the governor say?  He gave way so easily that Red Peter spoke again.  ’And, taking into consideration our great magnanimity, ’twould not be amiss to grant a free pardon to us all; then, for our part, we do agree to cease from plundering and fighting, and become honest men once more.  Right glad would I be to see Falmouth once more other than with a hempen rope round my neck, or with gyves and manacles to prevent my full enjoyment of my native place.  How say you, my lord?’