1 I bent myself to the work of making money.
2 I knew that Master Hugh was in no special need of the money that night.
3 I had but to mention the fact to Mr. Johnson, and he forthwith advanced the money.
4 There was no Master Hugh standing ready, the moment I earned the money, to rob me of it.
5 After learning how to calk, I sought my own employment, made my own contracts, and collected the money which I earned.
6 Rain or shine, work or no work, at the end of each week the money must be forthcoming, or I must give up my privilege.
7 I was ready to work at night as well as day, and by the most untiring perseverance and industry, I made enough to meet my expenses, and lay up a little money every week.
8 I was ever on the look-out for means of escape; and, finding no direct means, I determined to try to hire my time, with a view of getting money with which to make my escape.
9 They can pray for him, pay money to have the Bible put into his hand, and missionaries to instruct him; while they despise and totally neglect the heathen at their own doors.
10 I contracted for it; I earned it; it was paid to me; it was rightfully my own; yet, upon each returning Saturday night, I was compelled to deliver every cent of that money to Master Hugh.