At the expiration of this interval, the horn again summoned them to thus labor.

They were kept in the field until dark, when they were called home to supper.
There was little leisure for any of the hands on the plantation.

In the evenings, after it was too dark for work in the field, the men were frequently employed in burning brush and in other labors until late at night.

The women after toiling in the field by day, were compelled to card, spin, and weave cotton for their clothing, in the evening.

Even on Sundays there was little or no respite from toil.