Quamina

One of the Ashantis then said that the dead man, Quamina Owoosoo by name, had expressed his opinion that all the scouts were going to be killed, and only the messenger allowed to return, and had consequently blown out his brains.

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He wished to give him his freedom, but Quamina, who was a negro of consequence on the estate, refused to accept it.

Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale John Sherburne Sleeper

Summoning Quamina, she orders her horse to be saddled immediately, with the idea of flying to his aid.

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Her pink muslin gown needs rearranging, and the huge bunch of crimson flowers Quamina has gathered her must be put in the drawing-room.

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When Quamina can be quieted and her fears calmed, the truth is gradually drawn from her.

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Quamina was elevated to the situation of head-boiler; and Mr. Bruce every year made him a visit, gave him a sum of money, clothing, and valuable presents for himself and wife.

Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale John Sherburne Sleeper

The negro, whose name was Quamina, and belonged to the Lower Pearl estate, was stationed opposite to

Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale John Sherburne Sleeper

She sends her black servant Quamina to beg Mrs. Kachin to come and sit with her.

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Bruce fell with the rest, and imitated to admiration the agonies of a dying man; and Quamina, at the risk of his life, succeeded in saving that of the white man.

Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale John Sherburne Sleeper

Thus she consoles herself, and sends Quamina for the muslin gown.

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