Mr.
H.described one mode which was called the _cabin_.

A narrow board, only wide enough for a man to lie upon, was fixed in an inclined position, and elevated considerably above the ground.

The offending slave was made to lay upon this board, and a strong rope or chain, was tied about his neck and fastened to the ceiling.

It was so arranged, that if he should fall from the plank, he would inevitably hang by his neck.

Lying in this position all night, he was more likely than not to fall asleep, and then there were ninety-nine chances to one that he would roll off his narrow bed and be killed before he could awake, or have time to extricate himself.