Well, where are his slaves now?
If he only hired the natives for a month or two they were only servants, not slaves.

The thing is manifestly ridiculous." "Then why should we trouble ourselves with the attempt to rebut it ?" "Because so many people are idiots nowadays," cried Phyllis warmly.
"Because, no matter how ridiculous a charge which is brought against a distinguished person may be, some people will be found ready to believe in its truth.

Never mind; I'll find out the truth; I'll go to Ella." "The fountain-head indeed," said Mr.Ayrton.

"When in search of the truth, go to a woman." "I will, at any rate," said Phyllis.
And she went thither..