Bacon's  Rebellion

Bacon was then compelled to kneel in front of the burgesses and confess his offense, and to beg the pardon of God, the King and the Governor. 

To this, Berkeley exclaimed three times, “God forgive you, I forgive you.” 

Colonel Cole, a Council member, asked pointedly, “And all that were with them?” 

“Yea,” Governor Berkeley answered, “and all that were with him.” He then said, “Mr. Bacon, if you will live civilly but to the next quarter court, I’ll promise to restore your place there,” pointing to Bacon’s seat. In fact, Bacon’s election was immediately restored and he was promised a commission—to be delivered in three days—to go out against the Indians.