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Marquis Lohas's eyes suddenly widened in shock and he exclaimed, "How can this be possible?"
Mr. Brissot said, "There are not many slaves on Juan Island, so those abolitionist fellows don't pay much attention to this place.
"If you can promise them that you won't interfere with their affairs and improve the treatment of Juan's slaves, and even engage in some private cooperation with them, it is possible to secure their promise not to intervene on Juan Island."
"This..."
"Reaching out to them will not result in any loss. Our country is already leaving the Caribbean Sea, and I really don't want to see you facing the same situation."
