Assembly Battle #2 Gabriella Rivera (Ft. Marquis Lafayette)

[GENERAL ASSEMBLY]
The issue on the table: James has petitioned once again for freedom
Now does the Virginian Act of 1783 apply here or should he just drop it?
Remember, our decision on this matter is not subject to trial or tribunal
The only people you have to convince are us
Mr. Lafayette, you have the floor, sir

[MARQUIS LAFAYETTE]
When we were on death’s door, when we were needy
We made a promise, we can’t be cheeky
We needed intel and maps and lists of names
Who provided those facts?

[GENERAL ASSEMBLY]
James

[MARQUIS LAFAYETTE]
His commissions went on just as planned
And he was promised that we’d lend a hand
And stand with him if he fought against oppressors
And abolition is messy but now is the time to stand
Stand with our brother as he fights against bigotry
I know that William Armistead is here and he
Would rather not have this debate
I’ll remind you that he is not master of fate
James is industrious and faithful
Entitled to reward, but always stays grateful
Desperate to earn liberation
Even agrees that his master should receive compensation