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as obliged them to desist. The French ships which 
arrived for provisions, after the commanders had vainly 
endeavoured to restore peace and harmony amongst 
the people, were obliged to return to the Isle of France, 
destitute of supplies, and in the most deplorable con¬ 
dition. 
Their united complaints procured the immediate 
recall of Bigorne, who was disgraced. He attempted 
to justify himself, but failed. Nor do we see on 
what grounds he could justly attack a sovereign, in 
whose dominions he had found protection, and who 
had in no respect injured him . 
The departure of Bigorne was instantly followed 
by the return of John Harre to Foule Point: he met 
with a much better reception than he expected, or 
perhaps deserved; but the fact is, the merchants and 
chiefs found they could do nothing without him in 
commerce, and consequently it was to their interest 
to have him back. The trade soon resumed its 
wonted activity, but it did not continue long. Secret 
enmity and hatred still continued to create in their 
breasts the seeds of fresh discord; and before many 
months expired, the war broke out with more violence 
than ever. It proved tedious and destructive; but 
at length it was ended by the death of John Harre, 
who was slain in 1 767, by the Manivoulese, who 
plundered his donac, and enriched themselves with his 
spoils. He was never beloved either by his allies or 
subjects. Amongst the former, he was turbulent, 
unjust, and factious; and towards the latter, he was 
