"Most of the slaves, who were thus unconditionally freed, returned without any solicitation to their former masters, to serve them, at stated wages; as free men. The work, which they now did, was found to better done than before"

This quote by Thomas Clarkson speaks to the power of the relationship in between master and servant. Despite being unconditionally freed, many slaves selected to return to their former masters and serve them as totally free guys. This talks to the loyalty and respect that had been constructed in between the 2 parties, and the reality that the slaves felt a complacency and comfort in their previous masters. The quote also speaks with the quality of work that the slaves provided, as it was discovered to be better than before. This suggests that the slaves had a strong work principles and were dedicated to their work, even when they were not being spent for it. This quote is a testament to the strength of the bond between master and slave, and the dedication of the slaves to their work.