Chapter V. After we were all on board, the brig Orleans proceeded down James River.

Passing into Chesapeake Bay, we arrived next day opposite the city of Norfolk.

While lying at anchor, a lighter approached us from the town, bringing four more slaves.

Frederick, a boy of eighteen, had been born a slave, as also had Henry, who was some years older.

They had both been house servants in the city.

Maria was a rather genteel looking colored girl, with a faultless form, but ignorant and extremely vain.

The idea of going to New-Orleans was pleasing to her.

She entertained an extravagantly high opinion of her own attractions.

Assuming a haughty mien, she declared to her companions, that immediately on our arrival in New-Orleans, she had no doubt, some wealthy single gentleman of good taste would purchase her at once!

But the most prominent of the four, was as a man named Arthur.