His fidelity to his master had brought him into his present situation, and he, as his protector, could not see him enslaved without deprecating the cruelty and injustice of the act.
Ali, with a haughty and malignant smile, told his interpreter, that if Mr.Park did not depart that instant, he would send him back likewise.

Finding it was vain to expect redress, Mr.Park shook hands with his affectionate boy, who was not less affected than himself, and having blended his tears with those of the boy, assured him he would spare no pains to effect his release.

Poor Demba was led off by three of Ali's slaves towards the camp at Bubaker.
On the 1st of June, they departed for Jarra, where Mr.Park took up his residence with his old friend, Daman Jamma, whom he informed of every thing that had befallen him.

Mr.Park then requested Daman to endeavour to ransom the boy, and promised him a bill upon Dr.Laidley for the value of two slaves as soon as Demba arrived at Jarra.

Daman undertook the business, but Ali, considering the boy as Mr.Park's principal interpreter, and fearing he should be instrumental in conducting him to Bambarra, deferred the matter day after day, but told Daman, he himself should have him hereafter, if he would, at the price of a common slave.