Before sailing Rising was informed of Printz’s arrival in Europe, and, fearing that the settlement was captured, he looked about for other places suitable for the founding of a colony. “With Ankerhjelm,” he says, “I have discussed the possibilities of getting a foothold in Florida. He stated that he well knows there are large tracts there which are not occupied; but, because the Spaniards are appropriating everything to themselves [in that territory] and on account of the ferocity of the savages, he [thought] no one could plant [successful] colonies there [unless frequent reinforcements were sent]. [He] therefore considered it wisest ... to settle somewhere on the South River,” in case it should be necessary to select new territory. The _Örn_ was ready to depart in the beginning of January. The soldiers and colonists were reviewed near Gothenburg. Their passes were examined, and “persons of evil repute were mustered out and regulated.” Colonists were now plentiful, and about a hundred families had to be left behind for want of room in the vessel. On January 5 the wind was favorable, and everything was in readiness; but the _Gyllene Haj_ had not made her appearance. Large supplies were expected with the vessel, and it was found necessary to await her arrival, since the provisions of the _Örn_ had been nearly consumed. After long delays the _Haj_ finally left Stockholm on November 23 with forty-one persons on board and a supply of provisions. Contrary winds seem to have interfered, for on December 17 the ship was at Dalarön, only a short distance from the capital. On the thirtieth she was in the Sound, where six sailors with a servant and a prisoner deserted. Four new sailors were hired, and the vessel again set sail about January 2; but she failed to reach Gothenburg in a reasonable time, the wind being contrary. On January 17, she arrived at last, leaky and in bad condition. Through the negligence of the sailors she had run on banks in the Sound and broken her main mast and anchor.