"I am the conqueror, you the conquered--it is for me to offer terms, not
for you; and if I must die, why the sooner the better; but merely to
save my life I will never consent to herd with murderers, thieves, and
vagabonds. Listen, you three misguided men. Here are the terms Richard
Grenville dictates, and think well ere you refuse them:--This country is
now the property of her Most Gracious Majesty Victoria, Queen of Great
Britain and Ireland and Empress of India. You, the so-called Holy
Three, will at once abdicate and give up your power to the young girl
known as the Rose of Sharon, Queen of the Mormon people by hereditary
right, returning to her all her moneys, lands, and property feloniously
retained by you. To me, and to my party, as your conquerors, you will
pay twenty thousand ounces of gold, and provide us with bearers for
same, and guides out of the country forthwith. I have spoken."