John Rogers returns to his Mamacock farm. Life at Mamacock. 195-211 Mary Ransford. Her attachment to John Rogers and willingness to become his wife in a manner differing from that of his first marriage, which marriage he considers never to have been rightfully annulled. Opposition of his son to the match. The marriage is consummated. John Rogers, Jr., marries and brings his bride to Mamacock. Displeasure of Mary. Disagreement between her stepson and herself. Mary fined for the birth of her first child. Her husband appeals and the fine is remitted. John Rogers, Jr., and his stepmother before the court. Affidavit of John Rogers, equally condemning and excusing either party. Attempt of John Rogers to shield his second child from brand of illegitimacy. His wife’s lack of courage to second his endeavors. Her imprisonment and escape to Block Island. Romantic scene between John Rogers and his first wife. Visit of John Rogers to Samuel Bownas, while the latter is imprisoned on Long Island. John Rogers gives up the Seventh Day Sabbath, being convinced, by study of the New Testament, that the Jewish Sabbath was done away with by the new dispensation CHAPTER VII. (1707-1711.) John Bolles leaves the Congregational Church to join the 212-226 Rogerenes. His courageous stand. Mr. Saltonstall elected governor. Peter Pratt a Rogerene. Dilemma of John Rogers as executor. Captain James and son James to the rescue. Joan Jackson. Her husband and John Rogers accused of stealing her from Samuel Beebe at Plumb Island. Trial and unjust verdict, by which a freed slave is given over with her children to perpetual servitude. John Rogers condemns this court sentence and is imprisoned for refusing to give bonds for “good behavior” until his appearance for trial before the Superior Court. His Petition ignored. Heavily fined by Governor Saltonstall as judge of the Superior Court, and again imprisoned for refusing to give bonds for good behavior. Seizure of land of John, Jr., for a fine of his father CHAPTER VIII. (1711-1714.)