Everything indicates that he was at Leyden long after this; that he did not again return to London, as supposed; and that he was in hiding with his family (after their escape from the pursuit at Leyden), somewhere among friends in the Low Countries.  Although by July, 1620, the King had, as usual, considerably “cooled off,” we may be sure that with full knowledge of the harsh treatment meted out to his partner (Brewer) when caught, though unusually mild (by agreement with the authorities of the University and Province of Holland), Brewster did not deliberately put himself “under the lion’s paw” at London, or take any chances of arrest there, even in disguise.  Dr. Griffis has lent his assent ("The Pilgrims in their Homes,” p, 167), though probably without careful analysis of all the facts, to the untenable opinion expressed by Goodwin, that Brewster was “hiding in England” when the Speedwell sailed from Delfshaven.  There can be no doubt that, with his ever ready welcome of sound amendment, he will, on examination, revise his opinion, as would the clear-sighted Goodwin, if living and cognizant of the facts as marshalled against his evident error.  As the leader and guide of the outgoing part of the Leyden church we may, with good warrant, believe—­as all would wish—­that Elder Brewster was the chief figure the departing Pilgrims gathered on the Speedwell deck, as she took her departure from Delfshaven.

Master Isaac Allerton and his family, his wife and three children, two
     sons and a daughter, were of the Leyden company and passengers in
     the Speedwell.  We know he was active there as a leader, and was
     undoubtedly one of those who bought the Speedwell.  He was one of
     the signers of the joint-letter from Leyden, to Carver and Cushman,
     May 31 (O.S.) 1620.

John Hooke, Allerton’s “servant-lad,” may have been detained at London or
     Southampton, but it is hardly probable, as Allerton was a man of
     means, consulted his comfort, and would have hardly started so large
     a family on such a journey without a servant.

Dr. Samuel Fuller was, as is well known, one of the Leyden chiefs,
     connected by blood and marriage with many of the leading families of
     Robinson’s congregation.  He was active in the preparations for the
     voyage the first signer of the joint-letter of May 31, and doubtless
     one of the negotiators for the Speedwell.  His wife and child were
     left behind, to follow later as they did.