Mayne Reid. The headless horseman (№ 330218)

In the end, how beautiful the Patriarchal manners of the slaveholders! And after all that we said and made for the abolition of slavery! An attempt to destroy this ancient building is a worthy cornerstone of a chivalrous nation-only philanthropic whim, excess sensitivity. About you, fanatics dedicated to the destruction of slavery! Why do you rebel against him? Know ye not that some must suffer, must work and starve people to enjoy the luxury and idleness? Don't you know that some must be slaves so that others were free?