nd others were chosen a
committee to wait on the governor in the council chamber.

"The inhabitants and soldiery can no longer live together in safety;
nothing can restore peace and prevent further carnage but the
immediate removal of the troops," said Mr. Adams, speaking for the
committee.

Colonel Dalrymple informed Governor Hutchinson that, as the
Twenty-Ninth Regiment had done the mischief, he was willing it should
be sent down the harbor to Fort William, and he would direct its
removal.

"The people," said Mr. Adams, "not only of this town, but of all the
surrounding towns, are determined that all the troops shall be
removed."

"To attack the king's troops would be high treason, and every man
concerned would forfeit his life and estate," said Hutchinson.

"The people demand their immediate withdrawal," Mr. Adams replied,
bowing, and taking his departure.

Cornhill, all the way from the Town House to the Old South, was
crowded with resolute and determined citizens, equipped with muskets
and powder-horns. They saw Samuel Adams, loved and revered, descend
the steps of the Town House, followed by the other members of the
committee.

"Make way for the committee!" the cry.

"Hurrah for Sam Adams!" the shout.

They saw the man they loved lift his hat. They knew King George
wanted him sent to England to be tried for treason; that
Lieutenant-Governor Hutchinson was ready to aid in such a plan;
but there he was, more determined than ever to maintain the rights
of the people.

Tom worked his way into the meetinghouse and heard Mr. Adams say the
lieutenant-governor's answer was unsatisfactory.

"All the troops must go," shouted the citizens.

Once more Mr. Adams and six of his fellow-citizens made their way to
the Town House. The lieutenant-governor and the council were assembled
together with Colonel Dalrymple, Admiral Montague, and other officers
in their scarlet uniforms. Robert edged his way into the building.

"It is the unanimous opinion," said Mr. Adams, "that the reply of your
excellency is unsatisfactory. Nothing will satisfy the people other
than the immediate removal of all the troops."

"The troops are not subject to my authority; I have no power to remove
them," said Hutchinson.

Robert saw Mr. Adams raise his right arm towards Hutchinson. His words
were clear and distinct:--

"Lieutenant-Governor Hutchinson, if you have power to remove one
regiment, you have power to remove both. It is at y