Jamaica Folklore and History, Legends. Weh yuh know 'bout love eeh?! Weh yuh know 'bout it? Yuh think yuh know real love? Would you risk your life for the one you love? Check out this story! It was the 1700s, massive sugar plantations dominated the Jamaican landscape. The British Crown controlled the politics of the day, and people of African descent were still slaves. Richard Chardley, owner of the Yardley Chase Plantation owned a house slave he called Mizzy. As the girl grew she became more beautiful and began to draw the interest of the slave owner. It was his desire to have her for himself, and began showering her with gifts to gain her affection. Any male slave who took an interest in Mizzy was severely punished or sold off to prevent any romantic relationship from developing.
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