How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
…the whole host of negroes, as if inflamed at the sight of their jeopardized captain, impended in one sooty avalanche over the bulwarks. (3.364)
This is an amazing moment. The black people actually attack Delano…and he still thinks they're under the control of, and loyal to Don Benito! Is it being deceived when you can't see what's right in front of your nose? At what point are they lying to him, and at one point is he just blinded by his own idiocy and racism?
Quote #8
...the deponent steered towards the intermediate ports, hoping to meet some Spanish, or foreign vessel that would save them…(3.403)
After Don Benito was captured by the former slaves, he still tried to deceive them by taking the ship to other ports, and looking for other vessels to rescue him. This is nothing as complicated or smart as Babo's deception—but it doesn't have to be, because the black people are far from home and on unfamiliar ground. It's easy to deceive people when you have a lot more power than they do.
Quote #9
"…your last act was to clutch for a monster, not only an innocent man, but the most pitiable of all men. To such degree may malign machinations and deceptions impose." (3.422)
Don Benito blames Delano's confusion on the malign machinations of Babo. And yes, Babo deserves some credit, but you have to figure that Don Benito is also being diplomatic by not mentioning that Delano is a complete and utter fool.