Final answer:
In historical context, killing a slave as a white person could result in death or imprisonment as a punishment.
Explanation:
Death, especially with 'an iron sword,' was the punishment for more serious offenses related to killing a slave during that historical period. For a white person, the penalty could also include imprisonment and scourging for lesser crimes. White people could not expect no penalty for killing a slave.
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