ance. She determined not to remain even for the
sake of her husband, who was a slave. With such a will, therefore, she
started. Upon leaving Philadelphia, she went with the most of her
company to Boston, and thence to New Bedford, where she was living when
last heard from.

Rebecca Lewey was the wife of a man, who was familiarly known by the
name of "Blue Beard," his proper name being Henry Lewey. For a long
time, although a slave himself, he was one of the most dexterous
managers in the Underground Rail Road agency in Norfolk. No single
chapter in this work could be more interesting than a chapter of his
exploits in this respect.

The appearing of Mrs. Lewey, was a matter of unusual interest. Although
she had worn the yoke, she was gentle in her manners, and
healthy-looking, so much so that no life insurance agent would have had
need to subject her to medical examination before insuring her. She was
twenty-eight years of age, but had never known personal abuse as a
slave; she was none the less anxious, however, to secure her freedom.
Her husband, Blue Beard, judging from certain signs, that he was
suspected by slave-holders, and might at any time be caged, (indeed he
had recently been in the lions' den, but got out); in order to save his
wife, sent her on in advance as he had decided to follow her soon in a
similar manner. Rebecca was not without hope of again meeting her
husband. This desire was gratified before many months had passed, as he
was fortunate enough to make his way to Canada.

Mary Knight was a single woman, twenty-six years of age, dark, stout,
and of pleasing manners; she complained of having been used hard.

Sarah Saunders had been claimed as the property of Richard Gatewood, a
clerk in the naval service. According to Sarah he was a very clever
slave-holder, and had never abused her. Nor was she aware that he had
ever treated any of his servants cruelly. Sarah, however, had not lived
in Gatewood's immediate family, but had been allowed to remain with her
grandmother, rather as a privileged character. She was young, fair, and
prepossessing. Having a sister living in Philadelphia, who was known to
the agent in Norfolk, Sarah was asked one day if she would not like to
see her sister. She at once answered "Yes." After further conversation
the agent told her that if she would keep the matter entirely private,
he would arrange for her to go by the Underground Rail Road. Being
willing and anxi