Waiting and Watching

 After the people ousted the man I entrusted with my political endeavors regarding the colony, I was forced to reconsider my alliances. When I first joined the cabinet of Andros, I did not particularly agree with the man's politics, however, I joined to keep more abusive officials out of office. The political malleability I have allows me to create friends and lose them at my own discretion, and makes climbing up the political ladder that much easier. When Andros was evicted in 1689 I had to fall out of the public eye, a necessary precaution in order to rebuild my public image. I am aware that I have burned bridges. They call me a traitor, but they do not know the extent in which I will lay down my life for the people of these English Colonies. In order to make it to the top I have to make enemies. My dear friend Increase Mather, one of my most trusted associates even recommended me for a new position as the Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. He bragged that I was "a true friend to New England, and willing to make any amendment for the miscarriages of the late government”. I cannot let him down, and I must do anything to prove I am a political genius.