He hoped, also, to be able to get Clotelle away too, and it was this hope that kept him from trying to escape by himself.

Dante did not more love his Beatrice, Swift his Stella, Waller his Saccharissa, Goldsmith his Jessamy bride, or Bums his Mary, than did Jerome his Clotelle.

Unknown to her father, Miss Wilson could permit these two slaves to enjoy more privileges than any of the other servants.

The young mistress taught Clotelle, and the latter imparted her instructions to her lover, until both could read so as to be well understood.

Jerome felt his superiority, and always declared that no master should ever flog him.