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FJ.783.034
21 May 1783:12 (3/109)
[In The Narrative of John Slover, concerning his captivity
and escape from the Indians, they delay his execution
because of a violent thunderstorm:] . . .
When it was over the savages stood amazed, and were a
long time silent. At last one said, We will let him alone
till morning, and take a whole days frolic in burning him.
The sun at this time was about three hours high. It was
agreed upon, and the rope about my neck was untied, and
making me sit down, they began to dance around me. They
continued dancing in this manner until eleven o'clock at
night; in the meantime, beating, kicking, and wounding me
with their tomhawks and clubs . . .
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