“Left the house of the subscriber, bounden servant, Hezekiah Mudge—had on when he went away, grey coat, leather breeches, master’s third best hat. One pound currency reward to whoever shall lodge him in any jail in the province.” Hezekiah Mudge is a “bounden servant,” meaning that he is bound by contract to be a servant (essentially a willing slave) for seven years in repayment for________?
ADropping charges for murder
BFreedom
CTransportation to the colonies
DEscape from enslavement
Correct answer
C. Transportation to the colonies
Explanation
The correct answer is Transportation to the colonies.