Although I am a slave, now I am free to choose.

I am going to trust you absolutely; there are reasons why I so decide which I cannot explain at this time.

I have not known you long enough to venture that far.

You must accept me just as I am--a runaway slave and a negress, but also a woman.

Can you pledge such as I your word of honor--the word of a soldier and a gentleman ?" "I pledge it to you, Rene Beaucaire," I answered soberly.
"And I accept the pledge in all faith.