Lieve," said Mr. Hubbard. "It is not true, sir," said Arthur, "it is false, totally and entirely false. Why, sir, do you mean to say, that the life of a slave is in the power of a master, and that he is not under the protection of our laws?" "I am told that is the case," said Mr. Hubbard. "Then you are told what is not true; and it seems to me, you are remarkably ignorant of the laws of your country." "It is not my country," said Mr. Hubbard, "I assure you. I lay no claims to that part of the United States where slavery is allowed." "Then if it is not your country, for what reason do you concern yourself so much about its affairs?" "Because," replied Mr. Hubbard, "every individual has the right to judge for himself, of his own, and of other countries." "No, not without proper information," said Arthur. "And as you have now graduated and intend to be a lawyer, I trust you will have consideration enough for the profession, not to advance opinions until you are sufficiently informed to enable you to do so justly. Every country must have its poor people; you have yours at the North, for I see them--we have ours; yours are white, ours are black. I say yours are white; I should except your free blacks, who are the most miserable c