In the rear of all came a light covered vehicle, with the master and mistress of the party.

Along the roadside, scattered at intervals, we observed the male slaves trudging in front.

At the top of all, against the sky line, two men walked together, apparently hand in hand pacing along very sociably.

There was something, however, in their attitude, which seemed unusual and constrained.

When we came nearer, accordingly, we discovered that this couple were bolted together by a short chain or bar riveted to broad iron clasps secured in like manner round the wrists.