Summary

Chapter 6

Theophilus Freeman, like Burch, is cruel and impatient. He kicks slaves to wake them up. He orders them to bathe, and they are given new clothes and taught how to act and carry themselves. The next day the buyers show up. David and Caroline are bought by the same person, which makes them happy. Lethe is sold to a planter of Baton Rouge. The same planter also buys Randall, causing Eliza much grief at being separated from her son. Solomon has no idea of what has become of Randall. That night, all the slaves from the brig Orleans not purchased become ill, presumably with smallpox. They are taken to the hospital to be treated. After this, a tall, thin man who seems good-natured buys Solomon, Harry, and Eliza. Eliza pleads for Emily to be purchased as well, and the man agrees to...