1 But when I got to New Bedford, I found it necessary again to change my name.
2 The circumstances leading to the change in Mr. Covey's course toward me form an epoch in my humble history.
3 When I got to New York, I again changed my name to "Frederick Johnson," and thought that would be the last change.
4 When I got to New York, I again changed my name to "Frederick Johnson," and thought that would be the last change.
5 I nevertheless made the change gladly; for I was sure of getting enough to eat, which is not the smallest consideration to a hungry man.
6 It, however, was not so severe as the one I dreaded at the division of property; for, during this interval, a great change had taken place in Master Hugh and his once kind and affectionate wife.
7 The influence of brandy upon him, and of slavery upon her, had effected a disastrous change in the characters of both; so that, as far as they were concerned, I thought I had little to lose by the change.
8 That cheerful eye, under the influence of slavery, soon became red with rage; that voice, made all of sweet accord, changed to one of harsh and horrid discord; and that angelic face gave place to that of a demon.