The most affectionate and confiding friendship existed between us; and I felt it my duty to give them an opportunity to share in my virtuous determination by frankly disclosing to them my plans and purposes.
Douglass highlights the deep friendship he shared with his fellow slaves and his desire to include them in his plans for freedom.
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