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uld draw attention, and discretion was fundamental to the success of the undertaking. Dona Esperança, who had developed a special respect for José Maria due to his education and religiosity, interceded for the slave. She suggested to her husband that they find a way to replace him without causing an outcry.
It was the first time since the beginning of the agreement that she had taken any initiative. The solution found was to transfer José Maria to work on a smaller family farm located three days’ journey away. Officially, he was being promoted to supervise production on a smaller property. In reality, he was being removed to avoid problems.
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