But tell that to the ordinary planter, and he will assign you to the devil.

He fears these new-comers, who are simple fellows that do not respect his grandeur.

He fears that some day they may control the assembly by their votes.

He wants the Tidewater to be his castle, with porters and guards to hound away strangers.

Man alive, if you had tried to put reason into some of their heads, you would despair of human nature.