I tried to learn all I could about this home plantation and Old Master. And the more I learned, the more I dreaded the thought of being separated from my grandmother and grandfather. I also found out that all five of Grandmamma's daughters were sent away and hired out in this manner. When the time came for me to go, Grandmamma, knowing my fears, kept the knowledge of it from me. We just started the 12-mile walk to Colonel Lloyd's place. As I was less than seven years old, the trip was very hard on me. But my dear Grandmomma, who was a woman of power and spirit, gave me breaks along the way by carrying me on her shoulders. As strong and sturdy as she was, she would have carried me more. But I felt myself too much of a man to allow it. Besides, my pride made me want to do more for myself.