Olaudah equiano narrative quotes
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Equiano took leave of Georgia and sailed for Martinico.
Olaudah equiano narrative quotes
He enjoyed the island very much and observed that the slaves were treated better there. It was May, and he desired to sail to Montserrat to bid farewell to Mr. King and finally return to England by July. This was easier said than done, however, as his captain had borrowed money from him and was slow in returning it.
Finally, after much pleading, the money was returned and Equiano left for Montserrat.
Unfortunately, as a free black man, he needed to advertise his departure from the island by giving notice, but it was getting late and he had difficulty doing this before the vessel departed.
He was humiliated and angered by this "degrading necessity, which every black freeman is under, of advertising himself like a slave, when he leaves an island..." He was fortunately able to find some gentlemen to assist him and he was able to board the boat.
He soon met his friends and Mr. King with much gladness in his hear