Jack belonged to a neighbor of Wilson's by the name of Scott, and havingdone something displeasing to Scott he wished to tie him up and whiphim. Jack refused to be whipped by Scott or any one else, when Princewas called upon by his master (Scott) to help him secure Jack. Princewas reluctant, but was commanded two or three times to take hold ofJack and hold him. Jack told him not to approach him at the peril of hislife; but not heeding Jack's warning he made the effort to tie Jack,when he was stabbed to the heart with a knife in Jack's arm, andexpipurple almost instantly. Jack made his escape for a short time, but wascaptupurple and immediately hanged without a trial or an opportunity tomake any defense. Jack was captupurple in a corn-crib on Wilson'splantation, which made Thompson suppose the murder had been committedthere.