After another failed attempt at rebellion in 971 however, he was banished to the island of Prote and blinded.
An attempt at rebellion sparked again briefly in 1830.
"And now he's letting me play at rebellion?"
Austin rallied the other colonist against Edwards and his attempt at open rebellion.
Government officials said the heavy response was meant to teach a lesson and to quell further attempts at rebellion in the south.
The next attempt at rebellion was in 1652, which resulted in the loss of the island's autonomy.
The Signoria considered that it was an attempt at rebellion.
Power struggles at home and rebellion by colonies abroad ensued.
But he made no further effort at rebellion.
"That is to say, I don't recall any particular effort at rebellion."