The poor fellow's back was literally cut to pieces; so much so, that he was not able to work for ten or twelve days.
There was also, among the servants, a girl whose master resided in the country.

Her name was Patsey.

Mr.Colburn tied her up one evening, and whipped her until several of the boarders came out and begged him to desist.

The reason for whipping her was this.

She was engaged to be married to a man belonging to Major William Christy, who resided four or five miles north of the city.