This prospect was rather too much for the simple comprehension of the unlettered negro boy, and he only rolled the whites of his eyes in mute astonishment.
"I've studied it all out, Cyd, and I know where to go, and how to get there."
"Yes, Dandy, you knows ebery ting, and I'll foller you to de end ob de world—dat's de truf," added Cyd.
"And Lily will go with us."
"Lily?"
"Yes; now keep your mouth shut, and don't look any different from what you always do."
"Golly—yes; when you gwine to go, Dandy?"
"To-morrow night. Every thing will be put on board, ready for the colonel to start early the next morning. Just as soon as all the people in the house have gone to bed, we will meet here, and go on board."
"Den I shall be a free nigger?"
"Yes, if we get off, and the plan works well. But you must be very careful."