him. When Clow returned he sided with his mistress and accused Newton of lying. It was then only a matter of time until Clow found an opportunity to falsely charge him with stealing. He reduced Newton to the state of a slave, placed him in ankle chains and for a number of months forced him to work under the direction of his head slave to plant a lime grove.
    Late in 1746 Newton was turned over to another white slaver who restored him to mental and physical health.  In a short time he became an invaluable member of the