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The spirit of the master is abating: that of the slave rising from the dust; his condition mollifying; the way, I hope, preparing, under the auspices of Heaven, for a total emancipation.
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gutenberg.orgCydnor Tompkins: “The spirit of the master is abating: that of the slave rising from the dust; his condition mollifying; the way, I hope…”
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In this optimistic vision, Tompkins describes the changing dynamics between masters and slaves, hinting at future emancipation.
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