“ In the early seventeenth century, it became customary for slaves in Africa to be baptized before their departure, ” writes historian Hugh Thomas in his book The Slave Trade.
„ Seitsmeteistkümnenda sajandi alguses sai Aafrikas tavaks ristida orje, enne kui nad teisele kontinendile viidi, ” kirjutab ajaloolane Hugh Thomas oma raamatus „The Slave Trade ”.