Caribbean Confederation

Marquis de Rojas's eyes widened at once, and he cried in alarm:

"Th-this... how can that work?"

Brisot said, "There aren't many Black slaves on Juan Island, so those Abolitionist Movement people don't pay much attention to this place.

"If you can assure them that you will not interfere in their affairs, improve the treatment of Juan Island's Black slaves, and even engage in some private cooperation with them, it may be possible to obtain their promise not to interfere in Juan Island."

"Th-this..."

"There is nothing to lose by making contact with them. Our country is already about to leave the Caribbean Sea. I truly do not wish to see you face the same situation."

Just as Brisot was meeting with the Governor of Juan Island, representatives of the Abolitionist Movement from Jamaica, the Bahamas, and the Lesser Antilles gathered in Saint-Domingue to attend the first plenary meeting of the Caribbean Abolitionist Alliance.

Standing upon the raised platform in the Parliament hall of Port-au-Prince, Auge spoke passionately to the representatives from every region:

"The road to freedom and liberation has never been smooth sailing. On the contrary, we are facing the deadly threat of the strongest, most evil country in this world—the United Kingdom!

"Though we possess faith as steadfast as rock and Courage that does not fear death, there is no doubt that we are still not strong enough.

"Against the devil's army, only by drawing together even more tightly can we defeat them and consolidate the gains we have already won!

"If we fight separately, we will most likely be defeated one by one by the English.

"Our families and friends will once again wear shackles, return to those damned plantations, and march toward death beneath the tyranny of the Whip!

"Are you willing to see such