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Chapter Fourteen. The Rescued Slaves |
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terror and apathy of slaves |
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Far worse than the physical hardships of captivity had been the fear of their future fate. The terror of the last months had so eaten into their minds that the two grown-up slaves, even when they did understand they were free, could only continue to stare apathetically ahead, and showed no relief at being rescued. It was easier to make the children smile and with good food and friendly treatment they soon climbed happily on Mills' knees and played with his pipe. |
