Col. with a large Bowie in his hand, And others then forced the said to submit, telling him without a Writ, that his life would be taken if he did not submit. They then tied him with silk handkerchiefs; Col and another person then led the said off, and as they passed your affiants within the distance of about four rods; the said cried out to one of your said affiants: “Tell my friends Where I am Gone.” told said to hold his peace for it was of no use: William Middleton then got a horse and after tying him upon upon said horse as sworn to before by an other witness, they then convey him to <​without​> writ or trial as your affiant verily believe. [p. [3]]