CHAPTER VI.

I.

A CHILD’S REASONING.

The author’s early reflections on slavery--Aunt Jennie and Uncle Noah--Presentiment of one day becoming a freeman--Conflict between an overseer and a slave woman--Advantage of resistance-- Death of an overseer--Col. Lloyd’s plantation home--Monthly distribution of food--Singing of slaves--An explanation-- The slaves’ food and clothing--Naked children--Life in the quarter--Sleeping places--not beds--Deprivation of sleep-- Care of nursing babies--Ash cake--Contrast 53