Thoroughly satisfied that he understood the character of the
emigrants, by the short but comprehensive description conveyed in
Paul's reply, the old man raised no further question concerning the
readiness of Ishmael to revenge his wrongs, but rather followed the
train of thought which was suggested to his experience, by the
occasion.
"Each one knows the ties which bind him to his fellow-creatures best,"
he answered. "Though it is greatly to be mourned that colour, and
property, and tongue, and l'arning should make so wide a difference in
those who, after all, are but the children of one father! Howsomever,"
he continued, by a transition not a little characteristic of the
pursuits and feelings of the man, "as this is a business in which
there is much more likelihood of a fight than need for a sermon, it is
best to be prepared for what may follow.--Hush! there is a movement
below; it is an equal chance that we are seen."
"The family is stirring," cried Ellen, with a tremor that announced
nearly as much terror at the approach of her friends, as she had
before manifested at the presence of her enemies.
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