Nevertheless, I resolved to go straight to him, thinking that, if not animated by motives of humanity, he might be induced to interfere on my behalf from selfish considerations.
In his autobiography, Douglass describes his decision to appeal to his master, Captain Auld, for protection, hoping to exploit Auld's self-interest if not his humanity.
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