For three months the twelve men on the island had been without rice or brandy. In October 1668, the captain of the visiting  using his discretion relieved Wreede of his duty following formal complaints by his men, and removed him from the island to be held accountable to the VOC for his actions.
The twelve men on a deserted island had been without rice or brandy for three months. In October 1668, the captain of the ship that visited the island used his authority to relieve Wreede of his duties following complaints from the men, and then sent him away to be held accountable.