She was taken before a magistrate, and indentured herself to a milliner for two years.

The mother made an attempt to regain her, and was assisted by some whites with money to commence a suit for that purpose.

The lady who defended her was accordingly prosecuted, and the whole case became notorious.

The prosecutors were foiled.

At the close of her apprenticeship, the young woman was married to a highly respectable colored gentleman, now resident in St.John's.