Edward Covey Timeline and Summary

Douglass is rented out to work on Mr. Covey's farm
Covey whips Douglass for overturning an ox-cart. He continues to beat him for about six months.
When Covey tries to whip Douglass for fainting, Douglass runs away to his original master's house.
When Douglass's master sends him back to Covey, Covey bides his time until he can catch Douglass off guard. He then tries to tie him up.
Douglass refuses to be tied and the two men fight for almost two hours.
Covey gives up, but talks to Douglass as if he won the fight.
From that point on, Covey never beats Douglass again. In fact, he keeps it a secret that Douglass stood up to him, since he would lose his reputation as a slave-breaker if anyone knew.