Devenant

We were five weeks on the sea, and yet the passage did not seem long, for Devenant was so kind.

Clotel; or, The President's Daughter: A Narrative of Slave Life in the United States. By William Wells Brown, A Fugitive Slave, Author of "Three Years in Europe." With a Sketch of the Author's Life 1953

Devenant told the captain of the ship that I was his sister, and for such we passed during the voyage.

Clotel; or, The President's Daughter: A Narrative of Slave Life in the United States. By William Wells Brown, A Fugitive Slave, Author of "Three Years in Europe." With a Sketch of the Author's Life 1953

The attention which Devenant paid to Clotelle, although she had been registered on the ship's passenger list as his sister, caused more than one to look upon his as an agreeable travelling companion.

Clotelle: a Tale of the Southern States William Wells Brown

At first she respected Devenant for the love he manifested for her, and for his apparent willingness to make any sacrifice for her welfare.

Clotelle: a Tale of the Southern States William Wells Brown

After her marriage with young Devenant, they proceeded to India, where the husband's regiment was stationed.

Clotelle: a Tale of the Southern States William Wells Brown

India, Captain Devenant and lady were received with honors -- the former for his heroic bravery in more than one battle, and the latter for her fascinating beauty and pleasing manners, and the fact that she was connected with one who was a general favorite with all who had his acquaintance.

Clotelle: a Tale of the Southern States William Wells Brown

Devenant stood by her side, seeming proud of his future wife, with his face in a glow at his success, while over his noble brow clustering locks of glossy black hair were hanging in careless ringlets.

Clotelle: a Tale of the Southern States William Wells Brown

The unreserved attention of Devenant, even when sea-sick himself, did much to increase the little love that the at first distrustful girl had placed in him.

Clotelle: a Tale of the Southern States William Wells Brown

On once gaining the wharf, Devenant and Clotelle found no difficulty in securing an immediate passage to France.

Clotelle: a Tale of the Southern States William Wells Brown

Devenant reproached himself for not having made inquiries concerning the girl before he left the market in the morning.

Clotelle: a Tale of the Southern States William Wells Brown