human
I suppose the negroes are very well content, I replied,
gpt
That they are, answered the man,
human
Pray, I asked, as we rode on,
gpt
That depends upon the nature of the work, sir, he answered.
human
But I can show you, as we go along, what we should consider a fair day's task in several different kinds of field labour.
gpt
Do you mean to say, I inquired,
human
Oh dear, no, sir, he replied.
gpt
They can do twice as much in ordinary weather. Sometimes, it is dreadful hot to be sure; and then they can't do as much; but generally they have a good many hours to do what they like about their own place, if they are industrious--if not, to be still and sleep, as some of them do. Task-work, I think, is the best plan for them; the master is sure to get his work done; and, just as the hand is active and willing, he gets the advantage of it, which is an encouragement.