Not long after he had learned to sprawl, Jerry had learned that.

One took his chances.

As long as _Mister_ Haggin, or Derby, or Bob, was about, the niggers took their chasing.

But there were times when the white lords were not about.

Then it was "'Ware niggers!" One must dare to chase only with due precaution.
Because then, beyond the white lord's eyes, the niggers had a way, not merely of scowling and muttering, but of attacking four-legged dogs with stones and clubs.