Jack soon perceived the scrape he was in and found it necessary to secure his safety, [page break] 719 195 52. but was afraid if he let his captive go, an immediate alarm would be the consequence, and his own escape impossible. No time, however, was to be lost, and quick decision became absolutely necessary. Jack took the best course the circumstances permitted. He loosed his grasp of the Frenchman, but, at the moment the latter moved away to resume his post, Jack gave him a blow which sent him sprawling upon the ground, (and he lay for some moments stunned) and ran immediately to the woods where he concealed himself and escaped. This attempt made some noise at the time but the plot was never known until after the conclusion of the war. It was a large dog confined in the waggon that frightened the two white men! My father's slave, Jack, was once [page break] 196 720 53. taken with other prisoners by Simcoe or some British officers (perhaps Colonel DeLancey in May 1781?) He was so full of loyalty to the King and made such professions of attachment to the officers offering to be a servant, &c, and appearing overjoyed when they told him he was a free man that they did not see through him being completely deceived. Jack marched with them some distance, but ran off the first opportunity, and came back to his old master!

My father's slave, Jack, was once [page break] 196 720 53. taken with other prisoners by Simcoe or some British officers (perhaps Colonel DeLancey in May 1781?) He was so full of loyalty to the King and made such professions of attachment to the officers offering to be a servant, &c, and appearing overjoyed when they told him he was a free man that they did not see through him being completely deceived. Jack marched with them some distance, but ran off the first opportunity, and came back to his old master!