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