But it was still unusual that such a slave would be running free in the capital city.

A slave runs through his allowance, and applies for more.

Wherever the slaves had run to, it was a certainty we should never see them again.

All the slaves except four women house servants had run away, frightened by the approach of the Yankees.

And at least this slave isn't running away or calling for the guards.

Somehow she managed to tell him the rest: "About half the slaves have run away.

For a time, many slaves ran away to Texas.

The slave ducked his head in acknowledgment and ran for the oil.

If a slave ran away, he was liable to be crucified.

The chances were more than good that the slaves would break and run even before the Regulars struck.