First, as it has been proved to arise on the Continent of Africa, in the course of reducing the inhabitants of it to slavery.

Secondly, in the course of conveying them from thence to the lands or colonies of other nations.

And, thirdly, in continuing them there as slaves.
To see it, as it has been shown, to arise in the first case, let us suppose ourselves on the Continent just mentioned.

Well then, We are landed,--We are already upon our travels,--We have just passed through one forest,--We are now come to a more open place, which indicates an approach to habitation.

And what object is that which first obtrudes itself upon our sight?
Who is that wretched woman whom we discover under that noble tree, wringing her hands, and beating her breast, as if in the agonies of despair?
Three days has she been there, at intervals, to look and to watch; and this is the fourth morning, and no tidings of her children yet.