Twelve Years a Slave

Why is it so important for Bass and Northup to maintain secrecy about Northup's free status and their attempt to get free papers for him?

in chapters 19-21 during their process of freeing northup

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There were many people that wanted Northup remain a slave. News of impending freedom may start another situation where Northup is compromised.