What is Wilson?

Wilson is Nathan, Dessa, and Cully's last master. Though his practices are not wholly pure, the three admit he is not the worst master they have ever had. Nathan recalls to Rufel the day he bought Dessa. Though he dragged her from the back of the horse initially, once their party was out of the other whites, Wilson allowed Dessa to ride with Nathan. As his driver, Nathan establishes a relationship with him. When Dessa proposes the revolt, however, Nathan acts with his friends instead of taking Wilson's side. Wilson loses his arm during the insurrection.