Characters Represented

Dr. Gaines, proprietor of the farm at Muddy Creek.

Rev. John Pinchen, a clergyman.

Dick Walker, a slave speculator.

Mr. Wildmarsh, neighbor to Dr. Gaines.

Major Moore, a friend of Dr. Gaines.

Mr. White, a citizen of Massachusetts.

Bill Jennings, a slave speculator.

Jacob Scragg, overseer to Dr. Gaines.

Mrs. Gaines, wife of Dr. Gaines.

Mr. and Mrs. Neal, and Daughter, Quakers, in Ohio.

Thomas, Mr. Neal’s hired man.

Glen, slave of Mr. Hamilton, brother-in-law of Dr. Gaines.

Cato, Sam, Sampey, Melinda, Dolly, Susan, and Big Sally, slaves of Dr. Gaines.

Pete, Ned, and Bill, slaves.

Officers, Loungers, Barkeeper, &c.