They would go out of their way to avoid him, and never were willing to talk with him.

They never liked to have him visit their houses; they looked on him as a spy, and always expected a reprimand, or perhaps a flogging.

Now they look up cheerfully when they meet him, and a visit to their homes is esteemed a favor.

Mr.C.has more confidence in his people than he ever had before.
There is less theft than during slavery.

This is caused by greater respect for character, and the protection afforded to property by law.
For a slave to steal from his master was never considered wrong, but rather a meritorious act.