Avontuurlĳke reys-togten van Johan Smith, in verscheyde gedeelten des werelds, begonnen in het jaar 1593 ... (1706) - Page 10

1593

Inclined to sail.

but I, whose mind was set on seeking adventures, sold my School-goods, books, and everything that I had, intending to go sailing quietly without anyone’s knowledge; but by the death of my Parents, I was hindered. The Guardians who were placed over me and my means paid more attention to them than to me; for I had freedom enough, but no means to go across the Sea.

Enters into the service of Sendall.

When I had reached about the Age of 15 Years, I was bound into the service of Mr. Thomas Sendall of Lynn original: "Linne", the greatest Merchant of that region; but because he did not want to send me to Sea immediately, where my inclination nevertheless leaned, I left him, whom I did not see again for 8 Years.

Betakes himself to France.

Finally, I found a means to get to France, in the service of Mr. Peregrine Barty, second Son of the most Honorable Peregrine, Lord of Willoughby, a very famous Warrior; who, coming to his Brother Robert, being at that time in Orleans, being then Earl of Lindsey, and Great Chamberlain of England; they refused me, because I was at that time a minor, [despite] the guardians who were placed over me. About a Month or 6 Weeks later, I was dismissed from my service, and they sent me back to my Friends; who, when I was leaving London again, gave me (though from my own means) 10 English Shillings to be rid of me; such is often the fate of orphaned children. But these Generous Brothers refused me enough to return to England again. But my intention was no less than that; for I, now being my own Master in Paris, became very [accustomed]