Yamboo; Or, the North American Slave — Anonymous

Anonymous British novel from 1812. ""Poor Mary! " said the little Emmeline, as she stooped to pluck a weed from a new-made grave on the remote shores of New Brunswick, in North America-and "Poor Mary! " was repeated with still more energy by Mrs. Beresford, as she stood silently contemplating the same grave, in which were interred the remains of a faithful servant, who had accompanied her from England. The busy day was succeeded by that tranquil period which gives rest to the hardy sons of Labour-patient industry had completed its daily task, and, retired within its rude-built hut, rested in supine ease. "