In 1773, secondary education came under the control of the state.
"I can see, now, where your excellent education comes from."
At the age of 15, his formal education had come to an end.
It meant education for the most able often came second best to the needs of problem pupils, he said.
The signature gave him the answer, and his legal education came back.
But the most important education comes from the experience of longtime workers.
Their education is coming mostly by way of video messages.
Their education did not come easily, for it was conducted in a foreign language: English.
Once married off, a child's education often comes to an end.
With peace came education and a real chance at a better life for island natives.