"Are to do no damage to property nor offer any unnecessary violence to masters and overseers," said Landless firmly.
"We are simply to arm ourselves, seize horses or boats, and resort to this appointed place."
"Yes."
"Calling upon the slaves to follow us?"
"Which they will do. Yes."
"And when all are assembled, to oppose any force sent against us?"
"Yes."
"And if we conquer, then—"
"Then the Republic,—Commonwealth,—anything you choose—at any rate, freedom."
"It is a desperate plan."