Ears have been slit, eyes have been beaten out, and bones have been broken; and so frequently has this been the case, that it has been a matter of constant lamentation with disinterested people, who out of curiosity have attended the markets[067] to which these unhappy people weekly resort, that they have not been able to turn their eyes on any group of them whatever, but they have beheld these inhuman marks of passion, despotism, and caprice.
But these instances of barbarity have not been able to deter them from similar proceedings.

And indeed, how can it be expected that they should?
They have still the same appetite to be satisfied as before, and to drive them to desperation.

They creep out clandestinely by night, and go in search of food into their master's, or some neighbouring plantation.

But here they are almost equally sure of suffering.

The watchman, who will be punished himself, if he neglects his duty, frequently seizes them in the fact.