'Yes,' replied the lady; 'he is badly hurt, and in danger of inflammation.'
'Well, suit yourself. Sir. K——, come, we'll go—you'll meet some of the natives.'
The lady retired to the house, and the Colonel and I were soon ready. The driver brought the horses to the door, and as we were about to enter the carriage, I noticed Jim taking his accustomed seat on the box.
'Who's looking after Sam?' asked the Colonel.
'Nobody, Cunnul; de ma'am leff him gwo.'
'How dare you disobey me? Didn't I tell you to give him a hundred?'
'Yas, massa, but de ma'am tole me notter.'
'Well, another time you mind what I say—do you hear?' said his master.
'Yas, massa,' said the negro, with a broad grin, 'I allers do dat.'
'You never do it, you d—— nigger; I ought to have flogged you long ago.'