The context of the following conversation is Kendall prohibited ships in the territories. That was the agreement they had signed.:
Ken says I told all passengers that ships were prohibited in certain places..
The friend responds Was the agreement verbal or written..
Ken responds Everybody had to sign a written agreement..
The friend responds Why did they think they could go through that territory?.
Ken responds I don't know but I need to call them and let them know..
The friend responds And from now on post a big sign on the docks to remind them..