"Of course, he ought to have the legal means of maintaining it?"
"Yes."
"Then, of course, he ought to be able to enter suit when this right is violated, and to bear testimony in a court of justice?"
"Yes."
"And do you think that the master ought to give him what is just and equal, in the way of wages?"
"Certainly, in one shape or another," said Dr. Packthread.
"And ought the slave to have the means of enforcing this right?"
"Certainly."
"Then the slave ought to be able to hold property?"
"Yes."