James and Benjamin had been planning their escape for weeks. They had heard stories of other slaves who had managed to escape their captors and make it to freedom, and they were determined to do the same.
The plan was simple: they would travel at night, when the guards were less vigilant, and make their way to the nearest town. From there, they would find a way to get to the coast, where they could find a boat and sail away to freedom.
The two men discussed the plan in detail, making sure to cover every possible contingency. They knew that if they were caught, they would be severely punished, so they wanted to make sure that their plan was foolproof.
Finally, they agreed on a plan. They would leave the next night, when the moon was full and the guards were least likely to be paying attention. They would take only the bare essentials with them, and they would travel as quickly and quietly as possible.
The next night, James and Benjamin set out on their journey. They were both nervous, but they were determined to make it to freedom. As they walked, they kept their eyes peeled for any sign of danger.
Finally, after hours of walking, they arrived in the nearest town. From there, they were able to find a boat that would take them to the coast. With a final prayer of thanks, they set off on their journey to freedom.