CHAPTER II.
THE FLIGHT.
It was the Sabbath: the holy day which God in his infinite wisdom gave for the rest of both man and beast.

In the state of Maryland, the slaves generally have the Sabbath, except in those districts where the evil weed, tobacco, is cultivated; and then, when it is the season for setting the plant, they are liable to be robbed of this only rest.
It was in the month of November, somewhat past the middle of the month.

It was a bright day, and all was quiet.

Most of the slaves were resting about their quarters; others had leave to visit their friends on other plantations, and were absent.

The evening previous I had arranged my little bundle of clothing, and had secreted it at some distance from the house.