And tides are in the sea.
O traveller, abiding not
Where he pretends to be!
A NEGRO SERMON:—SIMON LEGREE
Legree’s big house was white and green.
His cotton-fields were the best to be seen.
He had strong horses and opulent cattle,
And bloodhounds bold, with chains that would rattle.
His garret was full of curious things:
Books of magic, bags of gold,