Optic, Oliver 1822-1897 creator text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Watch and Wait; or, The Young Fugitives" by Oliver Optic is a novel written in the late 19th century. This engaging story revolves around young characters entangled in the complex and often dangerous world of antebellum slavery. The main characters include Dandy, the body-servant of Master Archy, who longs for freedom, and the gentle Lily, both fleeing from the oppressive grasp of their respective masters. The opening of the book introduces the plantation of Colonel Baylie Raybone, providing a vivid description of its luxurious appearance and the harsh realities of life for the enslaved. Dandy and Lily, along with another young slave named Cyd, are drawn into a world of conflict and the desire for liberty. Readers witness Dandy's internal struggle as he decides to take a bold step toward freedom after enduring brutal treatment. This section sets the stage for their escape and highlights the dynamics of their relationships with their enslavers, foreshadowing the consequences they will face as they seek a life beyond bondage. The narrative captures themes of resilience, hope, and the quest for personal freedom in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-02-09 Produced by David Edwards, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Fugitive slaves -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28038 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28038 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133635.0 28038