Off he started to the horse stable which was located on one of the most public streets of Louisville, and of course I had to accompany him.

He gallanted me into the stable by the arm, and placed himself back in one of the horses stalls and ordered me to stand by until he was ready to come out.
At this time a thousand thoughts were flashing through my mind with regard to the propriety of trying the springs of my heels, which nature had so well adapted for taking the body out of danger, even in the most extraordinary emergencies.

I thought in the attempt to get away by running, if I should not succeed, it could make my condition no worse, for they could but sell me and this they were then trying to do.

These thoughts impelled me to keep edging towards the door, though very cautiously.

Dan kept looking around after me as if he was not satisfied at my getting so near to the door.