Chapter XVIII: Dr. Jonas King and the Greek Hierarchy.--1847-1869

Returns to Athens.--His Reasons.--The Reception.--Resumes his Labors.--His Chief Accuser discredited.--Cheering Incident.--The Greek Synod demands his Prosecution.--An Outbreak.--Quelled by raising the United States Flag.--Answers to a Judge.--Effect of a New Publication.--Allegations for a New Trial.--The Trial at Athens.--Decides to go to the Court-room openly and on foot. --Extraordinary Sources of Proof.--His Condemnation.--Ground of the Condemnation.--Is imprisoned.--Appeals to the Areopagus.--Which confirms the Sentence.--Greek Lawyers dissent from the Courts. --Appeal to the United States Government.--The Rights of Missionaries.--The Appeal responded to.--Opinion of the President. --Justice partially rendered.--Sentence of Banishment revoked. --Opinion of the American Minister.--Favorable Change in the Popular Sentiment.--Temporary Outbreak of the Old Enmity.--Unexpected Citation.--The Judges decide not to proceed.--Coöperation of other Missionaries.--A Revolution in the Government.--Disgrace of Old Persecutors.--New King and Constitution.--Association of Editors. --An Act of Public Justice.--Visit to the United States.--Return to Greece.--Zealous Native Labors.--Conference with the President of the Synod.--Death of Dr. King.--General Reflections.