But he would observe that the Hindoo, miserable as his hovel was, had sources of pride and happiness, to which not only the West Indian slave, but even his master, was a stranger.

He was to be sure a peasant; and his industry was subservient to the gratifications of an European lord.

But he was, in his own belief, vastly superior to him.

He viewed him as one of the lowest cast.

He would not on any consideration eat from the same plate.