Omnes. Hear! bravo! hear!
Point. While the proceeds of this sale promises to realize less than the debts upon it, it is my duty to prevent any collusion for the depreciation of the property.
Ratts. Darn ye! You're a man as well as an auctioneer, ain't ye?
Point. What is offered for this slave?
Sunny. One thousand dollars.
M'Closky. Two thousand.
Sunny. Three thousand.
M'Closky. Five thousand.
George. [R.] Demon!
Sunny. I bid seven thousand, which is the last dollar this family possesses.