These dogs will attack a negro at their master's bidding; and cling to him as the bull-dog will cling to a beast.

Many are the speculations as to whether the negro will be secured alive or dead, when these dogs once get on his track.

Whenever there is to be a negro hunt, there is no lack of participants.

Many go to enjoy the fun which it is said they derive from these scenes.
The company had been in the woods but a short time ere they go on the track of two fugitives, once of whom was Jerome.

The slaves immediately bent their steps toward the swamp, with the hope that the dogs, when put upon their scent would be unable to follow them through the water.
The slaves then took a straight course for the Baton Rouge and Bayou Sara road, about four miles distant.