Alice Ford's book, EDWARD HICKS - PAINTER OF THE PEACEABLE KINGDOM, relates one unfortunate incident in Ishmael's life before he obtained his freedom. Ishmael's owner, Gilbert Hicks (brother of the renowned painter Edward Hicks) realizes he has made a grave error in judgment by making a public announcement supporting the British. The citizens were antagonized by his words. Realizing his error, Hicks fears for his own safety and directs poor Ishmael to provide a distraction so Hicks can escape! The above snippet from Alice Ford's book explains the rest...

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