For all we know, we may be misinterpreting what the word "master" means. If it does indeed mean a master of slaves it would legally fit in because slavery was not officially abolished even in the North until the end of the Civil War in 1865 with the passing of the 13,14,15th ammendments which as a group gave black men the right to vote, become citizens, own property, etc.
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"Zounds! I was never so bethumped with words."
King John 2.1.466
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