'Yer a right brave gal,' said the man. 'Go there,' pointing to a big white house close by. 'They are kind folks; they'll help you.'
'Oh, thank you, thank you,' said Eliza, as she walked quickly away. The man stood and looked after her wonderingly.
On the other side of the river Haley was standing perfectly amazed at the scene. When Eliza disappeared over the bank he turned and looked at Sam and Andy, with terrible anger in his eyes.
But Sam and Andy were glad, oh, so glad, that Eliza had escaped. They were so glad that they laughed till the tears rolled down their cheeks.
'I'll make ye laugh,' said Haley, laying about their heads with his riding whip.
They ducked their heads, ran shouting up the bank, and were on their horses before he could reach them.
'Good evening, mas'r,' said Sam. 'I berry much 'spect missis be anxious 'bout us. Mas'r Haley won't want us no longer.' Then off they went as fast as their horses could gallop.
It was late at night before they reached home again, but Mrs. Shelby was waiting for them. As soon as she heard the horses galloping up she ran out to the balcony.
'Is that you, Sam?' she called. 'Where are they?'
'Mas'r Haley's a-restin' at the tavern. He's drefful fatigued, missis.'