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PAGE Elizabeth’s Act of Uniformity.--Oppressive Enactments.-- King James and his Measures.--Persecution of the Non-Conformists.--Plans for Emigration.--The Unavailing Attempt.--The Disaster near Hull.--Cruel Treatment of the Captives.--The Exiles at Amsterdam.--Removal to Leyden.-- Decision to Emigrate to America.--The reasons.--Elder Brewster Selected as Pastor.--The Departure from Leyden.-- Scene at Delft Haven.--The Embarkation. 9