Frederick Douglass by George E. Stanley

Author:George E. Stanley
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Aladdin
Published: 2008-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

Two days later, at dawn, all the slaves were lined up with the pigs, the cattle, the goats, and the chickens so that Captain Anthony’s property could be divided. Frederick, standing next to Perry, silently prayed that he’d be chosen by Lucretia, not by Andrew.

It was almost mid-morning when Lucretia and Andrew finally arrived, and Frederick could see easily that Andrew was drunk again.

The animals were divided first, then herded away into separate pens by men Andrew and Lucretia had chosen to be their overseers. Finally, only the slaves were left. Some of the younger children were crying.

“I wish I could do something to keep them quiet,” Frederick whispered to Perry.

“They’ll feel the sting of Andrew’s whip if they don’t stop,” Perry whispered back.

After fewer than ten of the slaves had been divided into two groups, one for Andrew and one for Lucretia, Andrew whispered something to Lucretia, who nodded, then he returned to the carriage, and the driver headed back down the road for the Great House.

Frederick felt himself starting to relax. Even though it was still possible that he’d be given to Andrew, Andrew wouldn’t be around for a while to lash out at anyone.

When Lucretia finally reached Frederick and Perry, she gave them both a big smile.

“I want you both,” Lucretia said. “Perry, you’ll stay here with me on the plantation.”

“Yes, ma’am, Miss Lucretia,” Perry said. He grinned at Frederick, then he took his place with the other slaves Lucretia had chosen.

“Frederick, I have heard very nice things from my husband’s brother and his wife in Baltimore,” Lucretia said. “I’m sending you back there so you can continue your good work.”

Frederick couldn’t believe what he had just heard. “Oh, thank you, ma’am,” he said. “I won’t do anything to anger you or the Aulds.”

“I shouldn’t expect less from you, Frederick,” Lucretia said.

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