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Parson Phil Demby

An adept in breaking colts and steers, and especially hearts. Can read a wee bit and has a remarkable memory. Very gallant among the dusky damsels. Has the best coon dogs on the plantation.

Uncle Reubin Viney

Sensible, truthful and pious. Sir Oracle among the negroes. Can read some and is familiar with the Bible.

Damon Danridge

Courtly, intelligent and observant body servant to Rev. William Pinckney. His bow would have charmed Beau Brummel.

Ezra

Quite as much of a beau as Rosin, and not as pious as the prophet.

Frisby Jemes

A pupil of Uncle Reubin Viney. Afraid of shirks [sharks].

Scipio Jones

A firm believer in witches, ghosts and “spirits,” especially applejack.

Hesakiah Sprouts

Would rather coon hunt than debate. A fiddler.

Little Billy

A crafty wag. Nimble witted.

Juba Viney

A fine singer and hymn raiser. Kinsman to Uncle Reubin.

Deacon Rasmus Jasper Jemes

A pompous, dandy darkey; very wise in his own conceit. A good preacher.

Stephen Demby (Uncle Stephen)

A dear old servant. A devoted fisherman. Little and Bent.

John Poney

A very entertaining darkey. Took hold of his wool when he bowed to you.

Jerry Butler and Caesar Butler

Brothers. Very credulous and superstitious. Free negroes.

Horace Duley

Janitor.

Aunt Phillis

Gentle, sweet tempered, intelligent cook. Everybody liked Aunt Phillis.

Tilly Mink

Chickens were afraid of her, and roosted high when she was about.

Sue Benson

A good natured, lazy housemaid.

Becky Williams

A faithful nurse.

Sister Chew

A dairymaid.

Mammy

Good as gold.

Nancy Young

A fortune teller.

Uncle David

Who loved his mule.