The most illiberal magistrates testified that the people respected the law, when they understood it.

As it respects the _industry_ of the apprentices, there are different opinions among the _planters_ themselves.

Some admitted that they were as industrious as before, and did as much work _in proportion to the time they were employed_.

Others complained that they _lacked the power_ to compel industry, and that hence there was a falling off of work.

The prominent evils complained of in Jamaica are, absconding from work, and insolence to masters.