Chapter 11 - Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

I now come to that part of my life during which I planned, and finally
succeeded in making, my escape from slavery. But before narrating any of
the peculiar circumstances, I deem it proper to make known my intention not
to state all the facts connected with the transaction. My reasons for
pursuing this course may be understood from the following: First, were I to
give a minute statement of all the facts, it is not only possible, but
quite probable, that others would thereby be involved in the most