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It is evident that Dotey and Leister, the "servants" of Hopkins, were of English origin and accompanied their master from London.
The Mayflower and Her Log; July 15, 1620-May 6, 1621 — Complete Azel Ames 1876
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"Daggers" are mentioned as used in their celebrated duel by Dotey and Leister, servants of Stephen Hopkins.
The Mayflower and Her Log; July 15, 1620-May 6, 1621 — Complete Azel Ames 1876
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"Yes, here is cleared land enow for any crop we can plant in a year to come," said Dotey, looking approvingly along Cole's Hill.
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"Nay," persisted Hopkins, "but mark you how constantly they slight us and Dotey, because we are out of England, and not of Holland, and so not of Robinson's congregation?"
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That night Dotey and Lister slept in two rooms under guard, and the next morning the freemen of the colony were convened in the Common house to judge their case.
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"Next time, sayst he!" commented Dotey in a mock aside to his companion.
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And Dotey, who was furiously jealous lest his fellow retainer should have made more progress in the regard of Constance
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"I'm shrewdly slashed in the leg, Captain," expostulated Dotey; "and fear me I cannot walk."
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"Nay, nay, such talk smacks too strong of treason to suit my ear," exclaimed Dotey, who was, after all, an honest, well-meaning young fellow, a little carried away just now by jealousy and by the intoxicating air of liberty and freedom, but by no means to the extent of joining or desiring a revolt against the appointed powers of Church or State.
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Browne, Dotey, and Lister, Billington, Goodman, Gardner, I call upon each of you to answer in turn, will you and those belonging to you return to England in the Mayflower, or will you abide here and trust in
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