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The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave 4Her moral character is so bad, that she would prove very troublesome
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Literature · Historical Fiction
The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave 4
Her moral character is so bad, that she would prove very troublesome
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should she come to the colony "without any restraint."
"Any restraint?" Are there no restraints (supposing them necessary) short of absolute slavery to keep "troublesome characters" in order? But this, I suppose, is the argumentum ad gubernatorem--to frighten the governor. She is such a termagant, it seems, that if she once gets back to the colony free, she will not only make it too hot for poor Mr. Wood, but the police and courts of justice will scarce be a match for her! Sir Patrick Ross, no doubt, will take care how he intercedes farther for so formidable a virago! How can one treat such arguments seriously?
