Witness: We were whipped like dogs, and we ran away.

Mr. Walters: How old were you when you first ran away?

Witness: Seven.

Mr. Walters: Who suggested running away?

Witness: I did.

Mr. Walters: And did your brother follow you?

Witness: He always followed me.

Mr. Walters: You planned everything?

Witness: I always planned.

Mr. Walters: Weren’t you afraid to run away?