'Why, what's the matter?' asked the man.

'My child! this boy--mas'r sold him. There's his new mas'r,' she said,
pointing to the other shore. 'Oh, save me.'

'Yer a right brave gal,' said the man. 'Go there,' pointing to a big
white house close by. 'They are kind folks; they'll help you.'

'Oh, thank you, thank you,' said Eliza, as she walked quickly away. The
man stood and looked after her wonderingly.

On the other side of the river Haley was standing perfectly amazed at
the scene. When Eliza disappeared over the bank he turned and looked at
Sam and Andy, with terrible anger in his eyes.

But Sam and Andy were glad, oh, so glad, that Eliza had escaped. They
were so glad that they laughed till the tears rolled down their cheeks.

'I'll make ye laugh,' said Haley, laying about their heads with his
riding whip.

They ducked their heads, ran shouting up the bank, and were on their
horses before he could reach them.

'Good evening, mas'r,' said Sam. 'I berry much 'spect missis be anxious
'bout us. Mas'r Haley won't want us no longer.' Then off they went as
fast as their horses could gallop.

It was late at night before they reached home again, but Mrs. Shelby was
waiting for them. As soon as she heard the horses galloping up she ran