CHAPTER XXI.. The Letter Reaches Saratoga--Is Forwarded to Anne--Is Laid

The Letter reaches Saratoga--Is forwarded to Anne--Is laid before Henry B. Northup--The Statute of May 14, 1840--Its Provisions--Anne's Memorial to the Governor--The affidavits Accompanying it--Senator Soule's Letter--Departure of the Agent appointed by the Governor--Arrival at Marksville--The Hon. John P. Waddill--The Conversation on New-York Politics--It suggests a Fortunate Idea--The Meeting with Bass--The Secret out--Legal Proceedings instituted--Departure of Northup and the Sheriff from Marksville for Bayou Boeuf--Arrangements on the Way--Reach Epps' Plantation--Discover his Slaves in the Cotton-Field--The Meeting--The Farewell, 289