Question

Which of the following is a counterclaim the separatists anticipate from Great Britain in regards to leaving and starting a new colony?

True it was, that such atempts were not to be made and undertaken without good ground & reason; not rashly or lightly as many have done for curiositie or hope of gaine"


" But hear I cannot but stay and make a pause, and stand half amased at this poore peoples presente condition..."


"From hence they departed, & co[a]sted all along, but discerned no place likely for harbor; & therfore hasted to a place that their pillote..."


" All great & honourable actions are accompanied with great difficulties, and must be both enterprised and overcome with answerable courages."

Answer 1

One counterclaim the separatists anticipate is A. True it was, that such atempts were not to be made and undertaken without good ground & reason; not rashly or lightly as many have done for curiositie or hope of gaine.

Such attempts of leaving and starting a new colony should not be made without reason, not for curiosity or gain. The author agrees, but he immediately explains that the risk is being undertook in the name of God.