Douglass says that slaves under Colonel Lloyd "were frequently whipped when least deserving, and escaped whipping when most deserving of it." Why did Colonel Lloyd employ this method of discipline?
A.
to prompt the slaves to report each other for bad behavior
B.
to keep the slaves from knowing how to avoid punishment
C.
to show the slaves that he could be merciful
D.
to encourage the slaves to look after his horses well
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