It is said that the heroic soul was cut off from intercourse with her own family, in the hope doubtless that she would the sooner capitulate to the negro-hating sentiment of her neighbors.

But firm in her resolve the fair Castellan never thought of surrendering the citadel of her conscience at the bidding of iniquitous power.

Then, like savages, her foes defiled with the excrement of cattle the well whence the school drew its supply of water, attacked the house with rotten eggs and stones, and daubed it with filth.

This drama of diabolism was fitly ended by the introduction of the fire fiend, and the burning of the detestable building devoted to the higher education of "niggers." Heathenism was, indeed, outdone by Canterbury Christianity.
The circumstances of this outrage kindled Garrison's indignation to the highest pitch.

Words were inadequate to express his emotions and agony of soul.