One doesn't go to the coast of Africa, gather a cargo of slaves and get back in a day." In spite of himself Robert could not repress a shudder of horror.

A slaver and he a prisoner on board her! He might be gone a year or more.

Never was a lad in worse case, but somewhere in him was a spark of hope that refused to be extinguished.

He gave a more imperious summons than ever to his will, and it returned to his aid.
"You've been kind to Peter Smith.

Few captains would forgive what I've done, but I'll try to make it up to you.