Bury the Chains; Chapter 2

The chapter starts with the rare, first hand descriptions, that were recorded by Equiano on his voyages. One account describes a horrible encounter where his sister and him were found and taken by the slave traders to the boat without any hesitation. Barbados at the time had even more British slaves then all of the formed colonies in North America. While being a parcel slave for the duration of the Seven Year War, he was given many different names. His curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit made him a friend of many of the officers. Shortly after being given the status of Royal Navy able seamen, he was placed under a different officer on the Charming Sally. While gaining trust with his fellow sailors, Equiano began plotting a way to escape. Finally after awaiting an oppurtunity to buy freedom, he escaped due to a carpenter's help. Eventually, after fleeing to London, it was clear that the British Empire would never permit a free black man until slavery was ended.