Chapter 10 - Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Mr. Covey seemed now to think he had me, and could do what he pleased; but
at this moment—from whence came the spirit I don't know—I resolved to
fight; and, suiting my action to the resolution, I seized Covey hard by the
throat; and as I did so, I rose. He held on to me, and I to him.