(Legend has it that the division was accomplished by having a Frenchman and a Dutchman start back to back pacing off some say the Frenchman got more of the island because he had a longer stride, or that the Dutchman stopped too often for a snort of gin. )
Legend has it that the Dutchman's penchant for gin is what cost him more of the island.
The Frenchman got more of the island by shooting the Dutchman in the knee.