The thought of such a separation, where the hope of ever meeting again is excluded, and where there can be no correspondence, is very painful.

It is my opinion, that thousands would escape from{258} slavery who now remain there, but for the strong cords of affection that bind them to their families, relatives and friends.
The daughter is hindered from escaping, by the love she bears her mother, and the father, by the love he bears his children; and so, to the end of the chapter.

I had no relations in Baltimore, and I saw no probability of ever living in the neighborhood of sisters and brothers; but the thought of leaving my friends, was among the strongest obstacles to my running away.

The last two days of the week--Friday and Saturday--were spent mostly in collecting my things together, for my journey.

Having worked four days that week, for my master, I handed him six dollars, on Saturday night.