Only a minority of the Leiden congregation would sail to America. Along with the hiring of the "Mayflower" at London, the "Speedwell" was engaged to transport the would-be Pilgrims from the Port of Delfshaven in the Netherlands to London to join with the Mayflower for the journey to America. Of the minority group that emigrated, Robinson's brother-in-law, John Carver, was appointed governor and William Brewster, as ruling elder. Unfortunately, the "Speedwell" proved unseaworthy after arriving at England and all those capable of transferring and crowding onto the "Mayflower" did so. But, it is unknown how many of the Pilgrims decided not to sail on the "Mayflower" either returning to Leiden or remaining in England. Only thirty-five members of Robinson's congregation actually sailed on the "Mayflower" joined by sixty-six people from Southampton and London who had little religious motivation for joining the Pilgrims. Before Carver and his group left Leiden, a solemn service was held, at which Robinson chose Ezra 8:21 as his text: