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Robert

I say we fight.

Solomon Northup

The crew is fairly small. If it were well planned, I believe they could be strong armed.

Clemens

Three can't stand against a whole crew. The rest here are ****, born and bred slaves. **** ain't got the stomach for a fight, not a damn one.

Robert

All I know, we get where we traveling we'll wish we'd died trying.

Clemens

Survival is not about certain death, it is about keeping your head down.

Solomon Northup

Days ago I was with my family, in my home. Now you tell me all is lost. "Tell no one who I really am" if I want to survive. I don't want to survive, I want to live.

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