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that perhaps he would repeat his old trick of running away.
‘I am not afraid of that,’ replied Mr. Hart. ‘I will tie him by the teeth;’ meaning he would feed him well.
In fact, James now appeared quite satisfied.
His new master and mistress were kind to him, and he was faithful and diligent in their service.
When a year or two had elapsed, he asked permission to visit his old master and fellow servants.
Mr. Hart kept a carriage, which he seldom used in the winter, and he told James he might take one of the horses.
This suited his taste exactly.
He mounted a noble looking animal, with handsome saddle and bridle, and trotted off to Delaware.
When he arrived, he tied the horse and went into the kitchen.
Mr. Mc Calmont coming home soon after, and observing a very fine horse in his yard, supposed he must have some distinguished visitor.
Upon inquiry, he was informed that Jim rode the horse there, and was then in the kitchen.
He went out and spoke very pleasantly to his former slave, and said he was glad to see him. Being informed that the horse belonged to his new master, Mr. Hart, who had kindly permitted him to use it, he ordered the animal to be taken to the stable and supplied with hay and oats.
James was treated kindly by all the family, and spent two days very agreeably.
When about to take leave, Mr. Mc Calmont said to him, ‘Well, ’
Boston, J. P. Jewett and Company; Cleveland, Ohio: Jewett, Proctor and Worthington; London; Low and Company, 1854.
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