Such is a correct description as it was in 1841, of Williams slave pen in Washington, in the one of the cellars of which I found myself so unaccountably confined
"Unaccountably" would be defined as unexplained. Northup was unaware of the reason for his imprisonment.... the reason had not been accounted for.
Such is a correct description as it was in 1841, of Williams' slave pen in Washington, in one of the cellars of which I found myself so unaccountably confined.
"Well, my boy, how do you feel now?" said Burch, as he entered through the open door. I replied that I was sick, and inquired the cause of my imprisonment.
Twelve Years a Slave
